Greetings,
I have found a small hole in my hot section, and would like to ask for some advice before attempting a repair. I did read the following thread, so I have a general idea about what's involved: http://www.moyermarine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6827
My hot section seems pretty similar to what others have, judging from the pictures I've seen here. Basically a pipe exiting the exhaust flange runs about 2 feet, connects to a black iron 90-degree elbow, and another short length of pipe into the base of the water lift muffler. The hole is at the bottom of the 2' section, right where it joins the elbow. It's very rusty, and the parts look like they're welded together with corrosion. I'm sure many of you can imagine what this looks like... Here is my question: The 2' section is not the typical straight pipe I see in most photos here. Rather, it is a piece of metal, flexible pipe that is threaded on both ends. The exhaust flange is slightly higher than the 90-degree elbow, and the pipe has enough flexibility to drop about an inch or so before it reaches the elbow. What is this pipe material called, where might I find it, and what other options do I have for replacing it? (Sorry, three questions...).
I suspect I will need to carefully remove the flange, replace with new, and take the whole assembly out of the boat to disconnect the corroded parts from the water lift muffler. The boat has a white hull and blue boot stripe, by the way (nod to Tom and Ray from Car Talk...). Thank you in advance for your time!
Regards, Rob
I have found a small hole in my hot section, and would like to ask for some advice before attempting a repair. I did read the following thread, so I have a general idea about what's involved: http://www.moyermarine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6827
My hot section seems pretty similar to what others have, judging from the pictures I've seen here. Basically a pipe exiting the exhaust flange runs about 2 feet, connects to a black iron 90-degree elbow, and another short length of pipe into the base of the water lift muffler. The hole is at the bottom of the 2' section, right where it joins the elbow. It's very rusty, and the parts look like they're welded together with corrosion. I'm sure many of you can imagine what this looks like... Here is my question: The 2' section is not the typical straight pipe I see in most photos here. Rather, it is a piece of metal, flexible pipe that is threaded on both ends. The exhaust flange is slightly higher than the 90-degree elbow, and the pipe has enough flexibility to drop about an inch or so before it reaches the elbow. What is this pipe material called, where might I find it, and what other options do I have for replacing it? (Sorry, three questions...).
I suspect I will need to carefully remove the flange, replace with new, and take the whole assembly out of the boat to disconnect the corroded parts from the water lift muffler. The boat has a white hull and blue boot stripe, by the way (nod to Tom and Ray from Car Talk...). Thank you in advance for your time!
Regards, Rob
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