Sierra Marine bellow expander tools aid in the installation of exhaust bellows on MC-I, R-MR, Alpha One, Bravo One and Two, and Blackhawk drive units. The bellows a
Sierra Marine bellow expander tools aid in the installation of exhaust bellows on MC-I, R-MR, Alpha One, Bravo One and Two, and Blackhawk drive units. The bellows are rubber "boots" that seal out water around the exhaust, U-joints, and shift cable, while allowing the drive to pivot and tilt. Over time bellows wear out and will require replacement. Before anything, you must remove the Sterndrive in order to use this bellow tool. After the Sterndrive has been removed, simply install a bellow on the gimbal housing, and then stretch the bellow though the exhaust hole in the bellhousing, tighten the hose clamp—and voilà—d
Sierra Marine bellow expander tools aid in the installation of exhaust bellows on MC-I, R-MR, Alpha One, Bravo One and Two, and Blackhawk drive units. The bellows are rubber "boots" that seal out water around the exhaust, U-joints, and shift cable, while allowing the drive to pivot and tilt. Over time bellows wear out and will require replacement. Before anything, you must remove the Sterndrive in order to use this bellow tool. After the Sterndrive has been removed, simply install a bellow on the gimbal housing, and then stretch the bellow though the exhaust hole in the bellhousing, tighten the hose clamp—and voilà—done!