exhaust bellows

[benn10]

does anyone know if i need a special tool to change my exhaust bellow on my 1966 mercruiser 120 4 cyl.

 

[vegasphotoman]

Re: exhaust bellows

I havent done it...but if its just he ehaust ...I think alll ya need is a flat tip screwdriver........

 

[benn10]

Re: exhaust bellows

I havent done it...but if its just he ehaust ...I think alll ya need is a flat tip screwdriver........

Thank you I hope its that easy

 

[jtmarten]

Re: exhaust bellows

If you want to do it in less than 24hrs work time, cussing 18hrs of it, and losing whats left of your hair, buy the bellows tool, or just use an exhaust tube. They are very difficult to install without the bellows tool. A screwdriver just ain't gonna cut it.

 

[Matt89GT]

Re: exhaust bellows

a exhaust tube is the way to go, I use a 1/4" drive with a 5/16 socket and it takes about 30 seconds and its done, the tube is about 60 bucks

 

[jtmarten]

Re: exhaust bellows

I bought 2 tubes for $45, just have to shop around.

 

[Moe123]

Re: exhaust bellows

Without removing leg i took two long pieces of rebar wire and wrapped a loop around 3rd rib
from both sides, then take all the wire behind the leg and twist, that will pull the tube back.
10 mins. works easy because i just did it.
someone suggests heating the ends in hot water.

 

[vegasphotoman]

Re: exhaust bellows

yeah I would have never know there was a great tool for it THANKS yall for the correction



I do have the manuals PDFs for mercruiser...just havnt had to do any repairs on one yet... and now we have a stringer 800 omc and another boat with a chrysler inboard...(rare) it was easy on that

good luck with it Ben