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    Exhaust manifolds, time to replace?

    Do you think the preformed hoses are worth it. It'll be more than 100 for both sides. Or I could just get coolant hose at the autoparts store
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    Exhaust manifolds, time to replace?

    I'm with you, if I have to repower again I'll definitely go closed cooling. That and dry joint and I'd only have to replace the elbows once in a while Outboards are nice, but they definitely have a more limited life.
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    Exhaust manifolds, time to replace?

    It's doesn't really, and today was on trailer
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    Exhaust manifolds, time to replace?

    Looks like you got your money out of that one!
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    Exhaust manifolds, time to replace?

    This is the line that feeds the starboard side. This side gets noticeably hotter than the port side, but I can still keep my hand on it while running. Port side is cool to the touch.
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    Exhaust manifolds, time to replace?

    Yeah i figured better safe than sorry, besides I'd already bought the new parts. I am going to clean up the old ones and try to sell them, they might give someone a few years of use. Beside I can afford the manifolds, but not a new engine. While I was reassembling I noticed my coolant lines...
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    Exhaust manifolds, time to replace?

    Seems like it's. .45
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    Exhaust manifolds, time to replace?

    Do you know what the sparkplug gap should be off hand? 357 alpha 4v sbc ngk bpr6efs
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    Exhaust manifolds, time to replace?

    Yeah I wish i would have inspected before buying a new set. It is wierd how the starboard side is so much worse than the port
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    Exhaust manifolds, time to replace?

    This is the "bad side" starboard with the surfaces cleaned up. The elbow is a little rough, but even that is probably serviceable. I'll probably clean them up and try to sell them. They definitely have a few years left. Next time I'll disassemble and inspect before buying a new set. Probably...
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    Exhaust manifolds, time to replace?

    Really I thought 5 to 7 was standard
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    Exhaust manifolds, time to replace?

    Ok port side now
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    Exhaust manifolds, time to replace?

    I'm starting to wonder if I just need fresh gaskets.
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    Exhaust manifolds, time to replace?

    3 inch block and manifold passages on starboard side. Honestly, aside from the moisture inside it looks really good I think
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    Exhaust manifolds, time to replace?

    So 4.5 years, mostly brackish water. Religiously used a homemade saltaway mix to rinse. I have a new oem set, ready to go, I just thought I'd see what you guys think. I didn't see any sign of gasket failure, so not sure what to think of the moisture inside. this is the starboard side which is...
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