OMC Exhause Bellows Replacement

[onesubdrvr]

Is it possible to replace the exhaust bellows without removing the outdrive? Haven't attempted yet, just a question. OH yeah, Cobra drive.

Wayne

PS Just another issue to address before I do anything to the engine

[Greg K]

No Houdini here, but yes, the exhaust can be done without removing the drive. The drive shaft bellows is a Houdini trick.

[Greg K]

oops, I need to read the posts more carefully don't I......:bonk::bonk:

That's been a little habit lately hasn't it..?? ;)

[onesubdrvr]

Well,

Once in a blue moon things go my way,.... now if I could just solve the engine problem!!

Wayne
:chillpill :alligator

[TBroccoli]

I replaced mine on the BRAVO 1 (Thanks MP for the part) without removing the drive. I couldn't use my hands for a couple of days. Why replace it any way. If it is like the Bravo 1 there seems to be ne real need for it. Most of the exhaust and cooling water flows through ports to either side of the drive anyway.

[MOP]

MP first post was correct! Not having worked on this stuff in awhile I had to take a look at the book, the standard Cobras exhaust bellows is inserted fron the drive side od the housing and retained by a spring clip so Houdini will need to assist you.

Phil

[onesubdrvr]

Well,

I went to pick up my new bellows today and found that they had holes in them (like what I thought was problematic on my old ones). What are these holes for?

Thanks
Wayne

[MOP]

Well,

I went to pick up my new bellows today and found that they had holes in them (like what I thought was problematic on my old ones). What are these holes for?

Thanks
Wayne

They relieve back pressure when idling similar to the relief ports on the Merc setups.