landingzone
Member
- Sep 8, 2010
- 31
- Boat Info
- 1988 Sea Ray Amberjack
- Engines
- twin 6cyl. mercruiser Alpha ones
I have a 1988 270 Amberjack with twin 4.3L Mercruiser Alpha I outdrives. The lower bolts which attach the outdrive to the transom are severely corroded. They have not yet caused any leakage, etc. problem. I know that they are aluminum and should have anodes at there outer ends (which are long gone).
My question is to determine if I have to remove the engines to replace these. I saw a post on some forum that indicated that. I also talked to a marine mechanic who suggested that by removing the exhaust manifolds from the center area, I might be able to access and remove/replace the bolts. Has anyone replaced these without removing the engines and if so, please enlighten me. Thanks
My question is to determine if I have to remove the engines to replace these. I saw a post on some forum that indicated that. I also talked to a marine mechanic who suggested that by removing the exhaust manifolds from the center area, I might be able to access and remove/replace the bolts. Has anyone replaced these without removing the engines and if so, please enlighten me. Thanks
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