'98 Stingray 190LX 4.3 Merc Stuck in Muck Issue

[Scott06]

What is super hot in terms of temp two thoughts not unusual for manifolds to be different temps due to not being level. Also since this thread started with sucking up silt could be clogged

 

[snipester88]

What is super hot in terms of temp two thoughts not unusual for manifolds to be different temps due to not being level. Also since this thread started with sucking up silt could be clogged

Drivers side manifold is too hot to touch, the other is just warm. I just took out all the hoses and looked into the center hub. All clear. I also disconnected hoses one at a time with the engine running and checked flow. They seem okay. The exhaust manifold is suspect, I’m thinking of blasting it out with a power washer

 

[Scott06]

Drivers side manifold is too hot to touch, the other is just warm. I just took out all the hoses and looked into the center hub. All clear. I also disconnected hoses one at a time with the engine running and checked flow. They seem okay. The exhaust manifold is suspect, I’m thinking of blasting it out with a power washer

Take off the elbow and see if passages are clear