GoFastr
Cool Runnings
- Jan 20, 2016
- 165
- Boat Info
- 2003 Sea Ray 270 SunDeck MX 6.2L MPI w/Bravo III
Tow: 2012 Ford F150 Raptor SVT
- Engines
- Mercruiser MX 6.2L MPI w/Bravo III
Well upon thinking I only had a leaking hose on the port side, and when I went to change it the leak didn't go away.
I ran the engine on the muffs on the trailer and for the first 5 mins all looked good. After about 15-20 mins I noticed that along with the water coming from the exhaust that was warm, I also had some water dripping from the drain plug which felt cool and didn't feel as warm as the exhaust water.
Off came the port exhaust manifold and by tapping it with a small hammer to get the rust off I see a crack between the 2 center bolt holes.
Bummer....but at least I now know the issue of why it seemed to run well when first going out and harder to plane off when coming back in. Dang boat was full of water!
As the engine ran longer and got warmer over time I guess the metal expanded and leaked water into the bilge and the pump couldn't keep up with it.
Looking for more parts again!
https://goo.gl/photos/zLB8xw8a9N7kauEL8
I ran the engine on the muffs on the trailer and for the first 5 mins all looked good. After about 15-20 mins I noticed that along with the water coming from the exhaust that was warm, I also had some water dripping from the drain plug which felt cool and didn't feel as warm as the exhaust water.
Off came the port exhaust manifold and by tapping it with a small hammer to get the rust off I see a crack between the 2 center bolt holes.
Bummer....but at least I now know the issue of why it seemed to run well when first going out and harder to plane off when coming back in. Dang boat was full of water!
As the engine ran longer and got warmer over time I guess the metal expanded and leaked water into the bilge and the pump couldn't keep up with it.
Looking for more parts again!
https://goo.gl/photos/zLB8xw8a9N7kauEL8