Things You'll Need:
- Screwdriver
- Sandpaper
- Lacquer thinner
- New exhaust bellows to fit your particular boat
- Replacement bellows clamps
- Bellow adhesive
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Step 1
Raise the stern drive and move it slightly to port. Insure that all of the old bellow is removed and use sandpaper to clean the mounting flanges. When finished, wipe the surfaces clean with lacquer thinner.
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Step 2
Apply bellows adhesive to the mounting flanges and to the ends of the bellows that will contact the flanges. Allow to dry for 10 minutes.
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Step 3
Place a new clamp loosely onto one end of the bellow and fit that end onto the gimbal housing flange. Tighten the clamp. Then place a clamp on the other end of the bellow and fit the bellow on the bell housing flange. Tighten that clamp.
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Step 4
Start the engine and check for exhaust leaks. Never start the engine without water running through the impeller in the stern drive. Running the engine without water, even for a moment, will damage the impeller.
