rubber flappers in y pipe

[willxfs]

So I'm changing out my old 1 piece manifolds (1998 merc 4.3L v6) to the conventional style two piece manifold/riser set up. The flappers on the starboard y pipe are completely gone. The ones on the port y pipe look fine. Should I worry about the rubber flappers being lodged down in the y pipe somewhere. Maybe they have deteriorated to the point that they passed thru the exhaust system but maybe not. I cant think of any way to fish them out of the y pipe if they are still in there. Thanks

 

[Bondo]

Re: rubber flappers in y pipe

Maybe they have deteriorated to the point that they passed thru the exhaust system but maybe not.

Ayuh,... Probably Not is more like it....
Either fish 'em out from the top, or Pull the drive,+ dig 'em out from the bottom...

 

[achris]

Re: rubber flappers in y pipe

Worry about where the old flapper has ended up? I certainly would!

Read THIS....

I'd start by trying to run a stiff wire up from the bell housing (drive removed) and see if you can hook it out.

Chris.......

 

[willxfs]

Re: rubber flappers in y pipe

Thanks for the replys. I guess I'll try and fish those rubber flappers out. The center hinge/rod is still in place but the flapper on each side looks like it dry rotted and fell off. There's just a little bit of crumbly rubber left attached to the hinge.