Leaky bellows

[johnwrobo]

Is there any type of chalking

Is there any type of chalking or adhesive to temperarly fix a leaking bellows?

 

[smchaplin]

not that im aware of . how bad

not that im aware of . how bad is it leaking

 

[johnwrobo]

auto bildge kicks on about eve

auto bildge kicks on about every 45 min

 

[kainon]

"No caulking or adhesive or ot

"No caulking or adhesive or other sealer as there's to much movement.

If it's the upper bellows, your u-joints and gimbal bearing risk being damaged."

 

[johnwrobo]

What if its the exhaust or shi

What if its the exhaust or shift bellows? I was going to flood the bildge to see where water is coming out. Is this a good ideal?

 

[kainon]

"exhaust bellows doesn't m

"exhaust bellows doesn't matter, gets water in there all the time. Shift bellows will cause a slow drip +

Flooding bilge usually doesn't work, not enough pressure, best to drop in the water, grab a bright flash light and some good ears.

ONCE I saw it was the gimbal housing bolts, saw it on a boat that was about 5-10yrs old 2 yrs ago. Only leaked with the engine on, we took the engine out, no leak(caused a separation at the bottom of the mount), as the studs were loose."

 

[kainon]

"OMC Drives have similar setup

"OMC Drives have similar setup, no shift bellows, their Exhaust Bellows actually has RIBS cut. ( at the bottom of the V's )"