Need to remove risers

[acdc96]

My risers on my 1986 Mercruiser 260hp V8 need a coat of new paint. I don't want to take the manifold off the block (to heavy). I know that their are 4 bolts that hold it on and 4 clamps that hold the exhaust tubes on. I loosened the clamps and took off the two bolts and two nuts. I can't seem to get the exhaust tubes off the risers.

How do I remove the risers?

 

[stratcat88]

Re: Need to remove risers

My risers on my 1986 Mercruiser 260hp V8 need a coat of new paint. I don't want to take the manifold off the block (to heavy). I know that their are 4 bolts that hold it on and 4 clamps that hold the exhaust tubes on. I loosened the clamps and took off the two bolts and two nuts. I can't seem to get the exhaust tubes off the risers.

How do I remove the risers?

i pulled my risers off and used liq. soap to get those elbows on. 4- bolts.

 

[Bondo]

Re: Need to remove risers

My risers on my 1986 Mercruiser 260hp V8 need a coat of new paint. I don't want to take the manifold off the block (to heavy). I know that their are 4 bolts that hold it on and 4 clamps that hold the exhaust tubes on. I loosened the clamps and took off the two bolts and two nuts. I can't seem to get the exhaust tubes off the risers.

How do I remove the risers?

Ayuh,.... Knock 'em loose, 'n lift 'em off,....

A block of wood to loosen the riser from the manifold, 'n a hose pick to loosen the rubber coupler,....

 

[acdc96]

Re: Need to remove risers

The riser is lose from the manifold it's just the rubber coupling that is stuck

 

[Bondo]

Re: Need to remove risers

The riser is lose from the manifold it's just the rubber coupling that is stuck

Ayuh,.... So google "Hose Pick",.... it's what I use, 1 of those "I donno how I lived without it" tools,...

 

[acdc96]

Re: Need to remove risers

K I actually have the tool but never use it.
Normally I could just yank it off but their are two studs instead of bolts

 

[Speakrdude]

Re: Need to remove risers

I squirt in a little silicone while I'm using the pick, prying it off.

 

[NHGuy]

Re: Need to remove risers

Get the attached stuff off the manifolds. Run a pick around the inside of the hose. Then, get your feet in there next to the motor and grab the manifold with both hands. Twist and wiggle til you can turn it back and forth. It takes some oomph.