mice in outdrive exhaust

[rmberube]

I have an alpha 1 gen 2 with a 4.3. after fixing the trim pump, replacing the alternator we now have mice and debris blown out of the exhaust. it did not seem to overheat but did make a little more creaking noise after shut down. how far could they have gotten into the engine? or is it possibly running the engine cleared the nest? I have had mice in the boat from time to time but never seen them go into the outdrive exhaust. any help here is greatly appreciated.

thanks,
bob

 

[Bt Doctur]

just running the motor should clear it out

 

[rmberube]

how far in can they get? can they make it into the engine? will the flapper keep them from the risers?

 

[Bt Doctur]

unless they ate the flappers

 

[rmberube]

thanks Doc, I'll give it a shot.