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    cracked y-pipe vs. thru the hull

    Engine is pulled and found a cracked y-pipe. I read many threads about thru the hull exhaust. I'm not concerned about the noise factor, I'll be below the water line and its only a V6. I have a 1993 4.3L Vortec. I was planning on putting thru the hull because the cost of a new y-pipe (and...
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    JB Weld, or can I weld?

    I figured it out!!!!!!!! 93 Merc Alpha 1 w/ 4.3L. Taken on water from exhaust. Below main shaft, have small crack/hole near parting line of casting. If outdrive is removed, can I get at it with a welder? It's right below the main shaft coming out of engine aprox 3 in before bolts to outdrive...
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    Water coming in from Exhaust

    Please help... New user with no money or time to pay a mechanic. I posted some of below in the wrong area last night. Got a 93 v6 I/O w/ merc alpha one. When boat in water, water coming in somewhere under the main shaft leading to stern/ I/O drive. Pencil size stream of water squirting up...
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    Taken on Water

    Hey, gone crazy here... Got a 93 v6 I/O w/ merc alpha one. When boat in water, water coming in somewhere under the main shaft leading to stern/ I/O drive. Pencil size stream of water squirting up. I'm 100% certain that it is not a drain plug issue. Started boat in driveway with hose...
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