Shift bellows leak

watchinthebobber

watchinthebobber

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I just noticed today my shift bellows is split in two. I imagine this will let water into the boat.

How severe of a leak will this cause? Just wondering if it's a "must fix now" item or you can live with it for a while.

Thanks
 
achris

achris

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Re: Shift bellows leak

Sorry, it's a 'must fix now' issue.... It will sink your boat, or the water will get into areas that will cost you a bomb later....

Chris.............
 
watchinthebobber

watchinthebobber

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Re: Shift bellows leak

Well son of a gun! No wonder the previous owner said to run the bilge every 30 minutes or so. :(

Guess the parts aren't so costly it's just more time spent wrenching. I probably better do it now since the lower unit is already off.
 
watchinthebobber

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Re: Shift bellows leak

My plan is to do all the bellows while I have the chance. How difficult is this job?
 
achris

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Re: Shift bellows leak

If you have the manual, it's not too bad. Without the book, forget it!

Post here when you get stuck :D

Chris........
 
watchinthebobber

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Re: Shift bellows leak

Thanks Chris! If I can get this work done she should be seaworthy.
 
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