[QUOTE=EEES;20203]I have a long story, but here is the short of it. If you want the story, continue reading below.....anyway, I have an '86 Supra Comp T6m, and I removed the starter to have it rebuilt. It rained non-stop for several days and my hull filled with water. The water flooded into my open flywheel (because I had the starter removed).

My question is, "Does that flywheel area flow into the transmission or engine block? The water is all up in there. I took a sponge and was able to sponge most of it out. If I start the boat, will it crank and throw all the water into an undesired area (transmission or engine block). I'm afraid of ruining some serious parts. I just left it open to dry out, but it is a boat sitting on water, so I don't know if it will dry out. What is my best option? Do I have any options? LOL.

Thanks in advance!!!

Ian

The flywheel housing is not a sealed assembly. Thehousing would have filled with water whether the starter was installed or not. There is no communication of water between the flywheel housing and engine block or transmission. Our flywheel housings actually have a notch in the bottom to let water drain out. I am not sure that is the case with your engine but there is probably a splash plate that is held in place with a couple of screws. If you loosen them, the water should drain out.