Mercruiser I/O very hot

[Emptypckts]

I have a mercruiser out drive powered by a 4 cyl chev. There are two ribbed oval hoses that hook from the outdrive to the transon mounting plate. The bottom hose burned completely thru. I dont know why. Does anyone know what this hose is for? Is it an exhaust hose? And is that why the motor got so hot? Like I said it is the bottom hose the top hose is fine but I will replace both to be safe. Are there other areas I should check? or does this just happen when that hose fails?<br />Thanks

 

[mellowyellow]

Re: Mercruiser I/O very hot

try the I/O forum they should be able to help.<br />good luck

 

[russthemuss]

Re: Mercruiser I/O very hot

yep its the exhaust hose and its the victom not the cause of the overheating.Top one is the bellows and keeps the water out of the drive shaft.