Exhaust bellows replacement

[Bruce53]

I have a rig that allows you to replace a Mercruiser exhaust bellows without dropping the outdrive. No new gaskets, o-rings, gear lube, sore back, etc. Worked fine for me. Be glad to send some pictures and discription if anyone would like....

 

[Bondo]

Re: Exhaust bellows replacement

Since Merc came out with the Exhaust Tubes,.......

Why would Anybody try to use an Exhaust Bellows anymore,..??..??.....

 

[I/O WALDO]

Re: Exhaust bellows replacement

AMEN!

 

[SuperNova]

Re: Exhaust bellows replacement

Exhaust tubes? That's news to me-tell me more. I have to replace both my exhaust bellows this yearand if there is a better alternative I'd love to hear it.

 

[Bondo]

Re: Exhaust bellows replacement

I just looked,+ couldn't find a picture of 1,......

But,....
It's a Rubber Tube that mounts to the Boat-side of the Transom plate,+ just Slips into the Outdrive-side, when the outdrive is lowered..........

 

[SuperNova]

Re: Exhaust bellows replacement

On what website might I find information, you think?

 

[bosavy]

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i just did all of mine plus new switches. i work on cars allday so this wan;t to bad to do as long u have a service manualll

 

[180shabah]

Re: Exhaust bellows replacement

http://www.mercstuff.com/page10.htm

Tube is only $6 more than the bellows

 

[Bondo]

Re: Exhaust bellows replacement

http://www.mercstuff.com/page10.htm

Tube is only $6 more than the bellows

Ayuh,..... That's the Ticket,.......

'ell,... You'll Save the 6 bucks difference in Band-aids........d

 

[180shabah]

Re: Exhaust bellows replacement

Yeah, and since Beer intake is directly proportional to the level of frustration, you'll need another "excuse" lined up. :devil:

 

[cjames]

Re: Exhaust bellows replacement

I guess im not real sure how this works, only clamps on one end?

 

[SuperNova]

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I don't recall as I ever really had all that much trouble putting the exhaust bellows on, and I always did it without removing the lower unit. Use a 1/4" drive flexible socket and an extension to loosen and tighten the clamps. Cut the old bellows off and glue the new ones on, tighten the clamps.

 

[I/O WALDO]

Re: Exhaust bellows replacement

That wuz easy! ??

 

[bosavy]

Re: Exhaust bellows replacement

I did them all .Tthe only thing that stunk was drilling out the switch screws

 

[180shabah]

Re: Exhaust bellows replacement

I guess im not real sure how this works, only clamps on one end?

Correct, the exhaust tube only clamps on the transom end. It is slip fit on the drive end. Don't panic, there is no need for a 100% seal on the exhaust.

 

[SuperNova]

Re: Exhaust bellows replacement

I've done them all as well, but all I really need to do this time is the exhaust bellows. Although I may wait until they actually start leaking; right now they're just starting to show cracks in between the bellows in the folds.

 

[cjames]

Re: Exhaust bellows replacement

I guess im not real sure how this works, only clamps on one end?

Correct, the exhaust tube only clamps on the transom end. It is slip fit on the drive end. Don't panic, there is no need for a 100% seal on the exhaust.

Ok,ok, I get it, I wasnt thinking, a common problem with us boaters....

Ive never really thought about it and just did it, Every 2 years I pull the drive, install new boots, a new lower shift cable if need be, inspect the gimbal bearing and ujoints, and re-seal the drive. call me paranoid, but ive never had a problem with a leaky boot or a stuck lower cable(knocks on nearest wood) I think I'll stick with my schedule and the 2 clamp boot.