Exhaust Bellows 0914036 Replacement

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Hello All, I am new here and a new boat owner. I am currently restoring a 1987 Invader with a 2.3L OMC Sterndrive. I've had it running but noticed my exhaust bellows has a huge split in the rubber. I ordered a new one but now I am wondering how I go about replacing this part? Do I have to remove the drive to access the retainer spring clip? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks,

 

[Bondo]

Ayuh,.... Welcome Aboard,...... I believe those OMC bellows come new with slits in 'em,.....

I'll move this to the OMC I/O forum for ya,....

 

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Ayuh,.... Welcome Aboard,...... I believe those OMC bellows come new with slits in 'em,.....

I'll move this to the OMC I/O forum for ya,....

Thank you

 

[88 Capri (2022 SOTY)]

I replaced the bellows on my 2.3 and they are made with slits in them.

 

[Lou C]

They have been like this since like the second year of production; the idea with the slits is to reduce back pressure at idle when in the water.