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Water dripping out under manifold above slave solenoid on 140 HP mercruiser

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tomjcsr

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"1972 140 hp mercruiser. head

"1972 140 hp mercruiser. head gasket? or manifold gasket? If manifold gasket, how big a possibility is it that manifold bolts might break off during removal? any suggestions please?"
 
"could be cracked intake exhau

"could be cracked intake exhaust manifold, the manifold bolts usually dont break, could also be a slightly pushed out freeze plug or small crack in the block."
 
No chance it's a leaking g

No chance it's a leaking gasket? Is it okay to run it as long as my bilge pump is working and the motor runs within okay temp range?
 
It's more likely that the

It's more likely that the 1972 exhaust manifold is rusted through. You are lucky it hasn't ruined the engine. Replace it asap.
 
"[b]"Is it okay to run it

""Is it okay to run it as long as my bilge pump is working and the motor runs within okay temp range?"

Ayuh,.... It'll Run, til it Quits....."
 
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