Flushing a badly mothballed motor

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    Posted: 23 Jan 2025 at 8:13pm
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I just scored a  75hp merc 2/ , not to sure of the year but about 2000 ish .
 Anyhow , long storey short ( for a change Tongue )  , this thing was last run 2 years ago  , in salt water , taken home where the decision was made to not use it  any more   and it was parked without any flushing ( apparently the PO was quite diligent up to this point ). Fortunately a son in law had the presence of mind ( some time later ) to make up a stiff brew of fuel  and started the engine ,  without any water   and choked it to death with 2/ oil  .......and the bore scope sez he did a good job . 
 I want to run it in a tub full of something that will dissolve the salt and any corrosion . Id be happy to run it for a day if it works 
 What is the best stuff to use   ( I am Kiwi  so I will at least double the recommended  concentration Big smile ).
I wish I was young again .... Id be heaps smarter than this time
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Water is the best salt remover. Warm water is even better. Watch how quickly in a glass of warm water salt disappears when stirred. Take it for a day on the lake towing skiers or biscuits. Easy and fun!
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