HELP-Mercruiser Sterndrive issue

bigdog · 11-19-2006, 12:30 AM

I have an issue with my Mercruiser Alpha Sterndrive, which I hope someone can give me some information ?

While covering the the boat up for the winter, I was checking the Sterndrive.
I noticed that a rubber flexible hose located at the bottom back of the sterndrive was torn in several places. When I say "hose", I think it's actually considered a "Bellow", about 3 inches in diameter.

I believe this may be the "Exhaust Bellow" ? Can someone verify my assumption. Also, can I live with this, in this condition, and operate the engine, without causing any harm to the engine or creating future issues?

11-19-2006, 12:30 AM	#1
bigdog Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Central MA-Gilford Posts: 1,459 Thanks: 357 Thanked 126 Times in 100 Posts	HELP-Mercruiser Sterndrive issue I have an issue with my Mercruiser Alpha Sterndrive, which I hope someone can give me some information ? While covering the the boat up for the winter, I was checking the Sterndrive. I noticed that a rubber flexible hose located at the bottom back of the sterndrive was torn in several places. When I say "hose", I think it's actually considered a "Bellow", about 3 inches in diameter. I believe this may be the "Exhaust Bellow" ? Can someone verify my assumption. Also, can I live with this, in this condition, and operate the engine, without causing any harm to the engine or creating future issues?

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