Mercruiser 350 Exhaust manifolds blocked

Discussion in 'Gas Engines' started by sbarton661, Apr 14, 2010.

  1. sbarton661
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    sbarton661 New Member

    My engine continues to overheat. I blew air through the exhaust manifolds and there seems to be blockage. What would cause this and why would both be blocked?
     
    sbarton661, Apr 14, 2010
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  2. CDK
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    CDK retired engineer

    Open the drain cocks at the bottom of the manifolds. There probably will escape no water. With a thin object punch through the sludge: the black goo coming out used to be part of the manifold walls. Removal may take a lot of flushing.
     
    CDK, Apr 15, 2010
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  3. gonzo
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    They are probably corroded. It is time for new manifolds.
     
    gonzo, Apr 15, 2010
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  5. Jango
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    Jango Senior Enthusiast

    Your Problem may go beyond rust, sludge. If the motor has been repeatedly overheated, the interior of the rubber exhaust hose could be blistered to the point of causing a plug. This has happened to me
     
    Jango, Apr 15, 2010
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