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Ernest Scribbler wrote:
"Reginald P. Smithers III" wrote
Has anyone changed the outdrive boot and is it a DIY'er job or one best
left to the pro's.


The one I replaced didn't take any particularly special skills, but it did
take several special tools:
http://home.comcast.net/~blizzard3/boat/bellows.htm


Ernest,
Thanks for the great link and write up. I think it goes beyond my skills.

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Ernest Scribbler wrote:
"Reginald P. Smithers III" wrote
Has anyone changed the outdrive boot and is it a DIY'er job or one best
left to the pro's.


The one I replaced didn't take any particularly special skills, but it
did take several special tools:
http://home.comcast.net/~blizzard3/boat/bellows.htm

Ernest,
Thanks for the great link and write up. I think it goes beyond my skills.


Keep in mind - he is replacing the bearing and everything. To replace the
bellows, you only need to remove the outdrive - you can then change the
bellows from underneath. Your choice, like I sai it can be a pain, but it
you enjoy working on things - it is not too bad. If you don't like the
challenge - deffinately take it to someone to do for you.


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