Likely culprit 4.3 Penta SX outdrive water in the hull?

[Don S]

Re: Likely culprit 4.3 Penta SX outdrive water in the hull?

They get old and crack, or something chews a hole in them (don't laugh, it happens). Replacing them every 5-6 years prevents expensive problems. The bellows on those drives can be replaced in about 30-45 minutes after the drive is removed.

 

[almstsobur]

Re: Likely culprit 4.3 Penta SX outdrive water in the hull?

One more quick question. Do you have to pull the gimble bearing to do the bellows? Thank You.

 

[Don S]

Re: Likely culprit 4.3 Penta SX outdrive water in the hull?

One more quick question. Do you have to pull the gimble bearing to do the bellows? Thank You.

Nope.

 

[almstsobur]

Re: Likely culprit 4.3 Penta SX outdrive water in the hull?

Thanks for the info guys. I ordered both Bellows and the clamps. I hope that's the cause, and even if it isn't that rubber is 10 years old now, can't hurt. I'm pulling the drive anyway, rather have the parts on hand.

 

[jerryjerry05]

Re: Likely culprit 4.3 Penta SX outdrive water in the hull?

Something else to check before you spend $$
Flashlight,mirror.
Under the motor and at the bottom of the exhaust tubes.There is an o-ring.
Look at the seal around the down tube.
You have a parts diagram?

 

[almstsobur]

Re: Likely culprit 4.3 Penta SX outdrive water in the hull?

You have a parts diagram?

Yes, I do.

 

[almstsobur]

Re: Likely culprit 4.3 Penta SX outdrive water in the hull?

Just wanted to thank you all and give a status. I just got around to replacement of both bellows this weekend, got out on the water today. Flawless, no water at all in the hull!

 

[HalfFish5087]

Re: Likely culprit 4.3 Penta SX outdrive water in the hull?

Awesome!

 

[skydiveD30571]

Re: Likely culprit 4.3 Penta SX outdrive water in the hull?

Awesome! Enjoy!