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BEEZY

Post subject: Exhaust flappers?

Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2008 9:36 am

Minnow

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I called my local Volvo dealer today to order some exhaust flappers. They said that Volvo discontinued the flappers and per a Volvo service bulletin, they recommend removing them altogether. I am afraid water would get into the engine if I did this. Do you think Volvo would cover any damage if that happened?

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Cincy Aquaholic

Post subject: Re: Exhaust flappers?

Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2008 10:17 am

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Before my current boat I had a '96 FW Horizon 200 with a 5.8 motor. It was a rare option but also had the flappers removed and not reinstalled when they started to rattle. Never had a problem with it over the next 2 years I had it.

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230 Mike

Post subject: Re: Exhaust flappers?

Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2008 2:15 pm

230 Mike

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Location: Kansas City, Table Rock Lake

Beezy, you don't say what year or model your boat is, but without the flappers you just need to be careful about coming off plane suddenly.

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BEEZY

Post subject: Re: Exhaust flappers?

Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2008 3:55 pm

Minnow

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I have a 1998 245 Sundowner with the 5.7 and DuoProp

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230 Mike

Post subject: Re: Exhaust flappers?

Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2008 4:02 pm

230 Mike

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Nice boat! Post some pics of her sometime if you get a chance.

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zephyrracer

Post subject: Re: Exhaust flappers?

Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2008 6:52 pm

Dolphin

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Location: Rockford Mi

Beezy Eddie Marine has them in stock about $6.00 ea they also have a non burn flapper that needs to be welded in. http://www.eddiemarine.com or
919-9459293
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BEEZY

Post subject: Re: Exhaust flappers?

Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2008 1:18 pm

Minnow

Joined: Thu Jul 10, 2008 8:58 am
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I ended up removing the flappers as the service bulletin said to. I also found a copy of the service bulletin online and saved it so I can call Volvo Penta I have any problems.

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230 Mike

Post subject: Re: Exhaust flappers?

Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2008 3:56 pm

230 Mike

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Can you post a link to the service bulletin? That would be good for the archives.

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BEEZY

Post subject: Re: Exhaust flappers?

Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2008 7:43 pm

Minnow

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Here's the link for the flappers http://www.marinepartsexpress.com/jpg/F ... 20Bull.jpg

This link has more bulletins http://www.marinepartsexpress.com/bulletins.htm

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230 Mike

Post subject: Re: Exhaust flappers?

Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2008 10:58 pm

230 Mike

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Excellent, thanks!

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