exhaust hose

duane.mosley

has anyone ever used this type of exhaust hose in place of exhaust bellows going from the intermediate pipe to the y-pipe? i have a new y-pipe that is falling 2'' short of the original and my exhaust bellows don't meet up. if i can use this style hose in place of the bellows, that would save me a lot of money(new y-pipe) and time(pulling the engine and waiting for the new part) thanks in advance



http://www.ebay.com/itm/3-1-2-ID-MARINE-WET-EXHAUST-HOSE-WIRE-REINFORCED-PREMIUM-MPI-BRAND-PER-INCH-/292092611302

212rowboat

i've used and use it.... no problems.  is it reach issue or height issue?  if height, fohget-abou-it... that stuff is robust and won't bend.  not even a little.  if it's reach- as in length- you're good to go.  use lots of dawn dishwashing soap on the joint... will lube when wet, and is as good as glue when it sets.  

duane.mosley

thanks  for the replies gentlemen.

i have noticed that there is a semi rigid version that doesn't have the re-enforcement  wire. would that work better for flexibility between the y-pipe and the intermediate pipe? or does it really matter? once again thanks guys, your knowledge is gold and i appreciate your assistance.

duane.mosley

this is the semi rigid version


http://www.ebay.com/itm/MPI-200-3120-3-1-2-Inch-ID-Semi-Rigid-Boat-Premium-Wet-Exhaust-Hose-FT-/142098790496?_trksid=p2385738.m2548.l4275

212rowboat

I've got a tickle in my head about the different kinds, and it won't fall out to share.  It had something to do with temperatures and exposure.  

Without the water flowing out the elbow, that stuff will burn regardless of its rating..