Upper 3-Inch Exhaust Bellows for MerCruiser 470/485, V8 — 70981A3
Upper 3-Inch Exhaust Bellows for MerCruiser 470/485, V8 — 70981A3 is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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Upper 3-Inch Exhaust Bellows for MerCruiser 470/485, V8 — 70981A3
Upper 3-Inch Exhaust Bellows for MerCruiser 470/485, V8 — 70981A3 is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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About this part
Upper exhaust bellows referenced to Mercury 70981A3 for specified MerCruiser sterndrive exhaust connections using a 3-inch center-mounted riser to a 4-inch elbow or a rear-mounted riser to a 4-inch Y-pipe. This upper 3-inch version is a separate component from the upper 4-inch version (Mercury 32-44348001 / GLM 89120) and the lower 3-inch exhaust tube (Mercury 32-90949T / GLM 89090).
Match the application
Applies to the listed MerCruiser sterndrive models and engine groups when equipped with the matching riser, elbow, or Y-pipe exhaust arrangement. Select the part by the actual exhaust arrangement rather than engine family alone.
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MerCruiser · Stern Drive Models 470/485, 898, 228, 250, 260, 280, 330 and Ford 233
Upper exhaust bellows connection; for configurations with a 3-inch center-mounted riser to a 4-inch elbow, or a rear-mounted riser to a 4-inch Y-pipe.
Applies with the stated conditions
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MerCruiser · V8
Year: 1971–1982
For exhaust systems using a 3-inch center-mounted riser to a 4-inch elbow, or a rear-mounted riser to a 4-inch Y-pipe.
Applies with the stated conditions
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MerCruiser · V6 & V8
Subject to the matching exhaust arrangement: 3-inch center-mounted riser to 4-inch elbow, or rear-mounted riser to 4-inch Y-pipe.
Applies with the stated conditions
Applications to confirm
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MerCruiser · Old-Style Model 120/140
On the old-style Model 120/140 application, check whether the exhaust elbow is one-piece or two-piece before selecting the exhaust connection.
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Numbers to compare
| Mercury / Mariner OEM | 70981A3, 70981A 3, 70981 |
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| Sierra Marine | 18-2762 |
| GLM | 89070 (Upper 3-inch version) |
| Mallory Marine | 9-72808 |
| OBR Red Rhino | MR-508 |
| RECMAR | REC70981A3 |
| Additional reference numbers | 70981B3, GLM 01080, GLM 01100, 872531, 54-815504372, Mercury Mariner / MerCruiser 32-4434001 |
| Separate versions for comparison (not this part) | Upper 4-inch version: Mercury Mariner / MerCruiser 32-44348001, GLM 89120 Lower 3-inch exhaust tube: Mercury Mariner / MerCruiser 32-90949T, GLM 89090 |
Technical details
| Product type | Upper Exhaust Bellows (Manifold Exhaust Hose Bellows) |
|---|---|
| Brand | GH Marine |
| Position and version | Upper 3-inch exhaust bellows |
| Exhaust arrangement | 3" center-mounted riser to 4" elbow, or rear-mounted riser to 4" Y-pipe |
Supplied contents
- Upper exhaust bellows
About GH Marine
GH Marine focuses on bellows and related marine service parts. Compare the application details, reference numbers and supplied contents together to select the part for your repair.
Delivery information
Estimated delivery: 7–15 calendar days.
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