Hi chuck. What made you decide to replace it? Problems or trying to prevent them? Dave
Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 16, 2023, at 7:53 PM, CHARLES SCHEAFFER via CnC-List > <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > > > That SS kit looks really nice if it matches your engine. > > FWIW, it wouldn't match my Universal M4-30. So I'm replacing the exhaust > riser mixing elbow with the same thing that lasted for 34 years. It has an > iron 3 bolt flange at the engine, iron pipe nipples and aluminum casting for > the elbow made by Barr. It's much more compact than a SS aftermarket elbow > would be. Parts should arrive in a few days. I may get some SS nipples for > it, if they're not too pricey. > > Chuck Scheaffer, Resolute 1989 C&C 34R, Annapolis >> On 07/16/2023 7:12 PM EDT Jeffrey A. Laman via CnC-List >> <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: >> >> >> Hello Yanmar 3GM owners, >> I need to replace the U-type mixing elbow and exhaust elbow assembly on my >> 3GM 20hp. If this topic has been discussed here previously, my apologies -- >> I attempted a search of the archives but not sure I am conducting the search >> correctly. >> There seems to be debate about stainless steel vs cast iron and welded SS vs >> cast SS. There is a complete SS kit at >> https://hdimarine.net/product/gm-kit/ that appears to be high quality and >> reasonably priced (for a boat part...). I will be grateful for any advice >> on source for the exhaust elbow/mixing elbow and cast iron vs SS vs cast SS. >> Also, advice regarding the replacement job as I will do this myself. >> Thanks. >> Jeff Laman >> 1981 C&C34 Harmony >> Ludington, MI >> Please show your appreciation for this list and the Photo Album site and >> help me pay the associated bills. Make a contribution at: >> https://www.paypal.me/stumurray >> Thanks for your help. >> Stu > Please show your appreciation for this list and the Photo Album site and help > me pay the associated bills. Make a contribution at: > https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > Thanks for your help. > Stu
Please show your appreciation for this list and the Photo Album site and help me pay the associated bills. Make a contribution at: https://www.paypal.me/stumurray Thanks for your help. Stu
