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    Engine removal question

    Hi Folks, I am restoring a boat with a AQD40A/280B and in the process of dropping the leg to renew the bellows I discovered the exhaust riser badly corroded. I got the pipe released from the transom shield but there is not enough clearance between the transom and the bell housing to remove it...
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    VP 280 transom shield exhaust tube removal.

    Hi, I pulled the lower leg on my VP 280 to replace the bellows and lube the universal joint and found the exhaust tube that connects VP AQ D40A exhaust manifold to the forward edge of the bellows badly corroded. So much so that it will not hold a hose clamp. it is part # 22 in the above...
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    Aquamatic 280 shaft journals frozen.

    Hi, I am adding heat and penetrating oil to the pictured slotted fasteners, They refuse to cooperate, any tips would be appreciated. Thanks, B Update: no threads, just drove the little guys out towards the bellows.
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