mercury 3.0 elbow raiser

[Santi]

Hello!I just removed the raiser of my 2006 mercury 3.0 with 80hrs and i was wondering if you guys can tell me if i can still use it? Thanks

 

[JWebber]

Re: mercury 3.0 elbow raiser

Salt usage? Looks like you have some restrictions. Is it flowing well?

 

[Santi]

Re: mercury 3.0 elbow raiser

Salt usage? Looks like you have some restrictions. Is it flowing well?

Yes salt, 170 degrees when runnig seems to flow well, can i clean it and reuse it? thanks

 

[JWebber]

Re: mercury 3.0 elbow raiser

Im thinking a small flex-end rotory type small wire brush, and you can remove quite a bit of that stuff. But be careful it might remove some areas that can open it up and create pits or openings etc...

 

[IES99]

Re: mercury 3.0 elbow raiser

Here's a different opinion:

The number of hours it was actually used has only a partial effect on how much corrosion has gone on, since the oxidation occurs with or without water in there.

So: How old is it? When was it first put into use? (I take it 2006?) If it has been used in salt water for 5 years: it's time for a new one

If it were mine and I had it off, I put a new one on there for peace of mind.

 

[Santi]

Re: mercury 3.0 elbow raiser

Im thinking a small flex-end rotory type small wire brush, and you can remove quite a bit of that stuff. But be careful it might remove some areas that can open it up and create pits or openings etc...

I am using clr and its working very good.

 

[Santi]

Re: mercury 3.0 elbow raiser

stingray 185 2006. Used in salt water since march 2006 and always flush with fresh water.

 

[Bondo]

Re: mercury 3.0 elbow raiser

Yes salt, 170 degrees when runnig seems to flow well, can i clean it and reuse it? thanks

Ayuh,... The Most Important cleaning you need to worry about at this point is the Gasket Surfaces....

In that picture above, it appears water may have started to leak through into the exhaust...
I see 2 spots that look suspect....

They need to be cleaned Shiney Metal Clean, 'n FLAT.....
Mount the piece(manifold, or riser) in a vise, or otherwise Secure,...
Then carefully clean the gasket surface with a Flat File....
Don't take off anymore metal than you have too, 'n keep the surfaces Flat, 'n True....

Good Luck....

Oh,... Use Mercruiser factory gaskets,...
They're a Million times better than the aftermarket gaskets I've found...

 

[Santi]

Re: mercury 3.0 elbow raiser

I've got a new mercury raiser and manifold for peace of mind. Thanks anyways

 

[IES99]

Re: mercury 3.0 elbow raiser

I got a new mercury raiser and manifold for peace of mind. Thanks anyways

I think you did the right thing.

 

[djmakko1]

Re: mercury 3.0 elbow raiser



Ayuh,... The Most Important cleaning you need to worry about at this point is the Gasket Surfaces....

In that picture above, it appears water may have started to leak through into the exhaust...
I see 2 spots that look suspect....

They need to be cleaned Shiney Metal Clean, 'n FLAT.....
Mount the piece(manifold, or riser) in a vise, or otherwise Secure,...
Then carefully clean the gasket surface with a Flat File....
Don't take off anymore metal than you have too, 'n keep the surfaces Flat, 'n True....

Good Luck....

Oh,... Use Mercruiser factory gaskets,...
They're a Million times better than the aftermarket gaskets I've found...

Please describe Flat file!

 

[GA_Boater]

Please describe Flat file!

Flat File is the method we use to store our Rules. Take a look, the rules are easy to read.

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