Foam in an outboard cover?

[lvl]

What is the foam on the inside of the outboard cover for?
Do I really need to replace it if I remove it?
If I do what type of foam do I use and where can I find it?
I would assume it was to cut down engine noise.

Thanks
Bryan

 

[Barnacle_Bill]

Re: Foam in an outboard cover?

You are right. Its used for noise supression. You can use about anything that is fire proof and gasoline resistant.

 

[jonesg]

Re: Foam in an outboard cover?

Threw mine away when it came loose.
A noisey engine is a comforting racket.

 

[lvl]

Re: Foam in an outboard cover?

Thanks guys.

Think Im going to go the noisey engine route.

 

[McGR]

Re: Foam in an outboard cover?

I pulled the foam out of mine. Everyone thinks I got some kinda hot rod motor now.