"I have a Pre-Alpha or “R”
"I have a Pre-Alpha or “R” outdrive on my 1977 Mark Twain 180VBR boat that is leaking water into the engine compartment. Over time it has increased in the amount of water that leaks in. So far the bilge pump has been able to handle it, but now I want to sell the boat and need to fix this leaking problem. Besides, I am increasingly nervous about the bilge pump being always available or able to handle the inflow.
Here’s what I have done:
Removed the stern drive.
1. The exhaust bellows clamp was loose, I tightened it, but I understand this isn't a required bellows really anyway.
2. I cannot find a crack or leak in the U-Joint Bellows or the shift cable bellows, but if these are cracked can water leak into the engine compartment thru them?
I probably need to look a lot more carefully. The bellows tubes are in very good condition and appear to be newer.
3. The exhaust bellows and u-joint bellows have some water inside them(?).
Any suggestions? Thanks."
"I have a Pre-Alpha or “R” outdrive on my 1977 Mark Twain 180VBR boat that is leaking water into the engine compartment. Over time it has increased in the amount of water that leaks in. So far the bilge pump has been able to handle it, but now I want to sell the boat and need to fix this leaking problem. Besides, I am increasingly nervous about the bilge pump being always available or able to handle the inflow.
Here’s what I have done:
Removed the stern drive.
1. The exhaust bellows clamp was loose, I tightened it, but I understand this isn't a required bellows really anyway.
2. I cannot find a crack or leak in the U-Joint Bellows or the shift cable bellows, but if these are cracked can water leak into the engine compartment thru them?
I probably need to look a lot more carefully. The bellows tubes are in very good condition and appear to be newer.
3. The exhaust bellows and u-joint bellows have some water inside them(?).
Any suggestions? Thanks."