exhaust bellows 140mr

[jake620]

Hello, I'm new at all this, thanks in advance for your help. I've just bought a used 1985 17' open bow w/ a mercruiser 140mr (alpha, or pre-alpha). The exhaust bellows are bad & have been removed. I picked up the part figuring it would be a 1/2 hour job ! I've decided to baby out, & take it in for the repair. I can't believe no one has figured out how to do this w/ out removing the outdrive. Any ideas what a job like this should cost ? Aside from the extra noise & mess, can I operate the boat like this until I can get it in the shop. Thanks, jake620

 

[Rickles]

Re: exhaust bellows 140mr

I wouldn't if i were you.You may burn a hole in the u-joint bellows from exhaust leakage when the boat is at w.o.t.

 

[merc200]

Re: exhaust bellows 140mr

It's tricky, but it can be done with a little patience. Get a manual for your engine and it tells you step by step how to do it, whether you take the bell housing off or not.

 

[highaltitude]

Re: exhaust bellows 140mr

the exhaust bellows can be replaced without removing the drive. use a piece of string to hold the bellows in place while securing the clamp. old school style

 

[jake620]

Re: exhaust bellows 140mr

Thanks for the advice/encouragement, was able to do the job w/ the drive in place (called over a strong friend !). Thanks again.