Exhaust shutter position

[Sheri39]

Hi I am new to this group and I am sure there is already a post about this but I have a 1994 mercruiser 4.3 alpha one and was wondering what the position should be on the exhaust flappers at rest? Any help would be greatly appreciated

 

[Scott Danforth]

when in good shape the rubber sort of holds the flaps against the side of the exhaust y-pipe. after a while they droop just a little bit. when they are shot, the rubber is missing and they hang there.

 

[Sheri39]

This is what they look like after taking rubber boot off

 

[Bondo]

Ayuh,...... Welcome Aboard,...... Are ya gettin' a clickin' sound at idle, that goes away with more throttle,..??

That shutter, while still works perfectly, used to have a rubber castin' wrapped 'round it,....
So it didn't click at idle,....

 

[Sheri39]

Bondo, no clicking.... I was advised to check them because the boat sat for a few years. I dont know if I should just get the newer style since gaskets are off. I was confused if this was in the right position or not while off. Thank you so much