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03SONIC

04-22-2009 11:36 PM

exhaust flappers

i have a 03 prowler with a 496ho,i would like to remove the flappers, the tips have a flap on the inside of them. is it safe to remove the outside flaps thanks in advance
john

Griff

04-23-2009 01:36 AM

If they have internal flappers then you can remove the outer ones.

Boat Tech

04-23-2009 02:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Griff (Post 2850726)

If they have internal flappers then you can remove the outer ones.

But keep a eye on the internal flappers over time, Do not let the rubber flaps ware away or burn off.

03SONIC

04-23-2009 08:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boat teck (Post 2850736)

But keep a eye on the internal flappers over time, Do not let the rubber flaps ware away or burn off.

thanks guys, i did notice the internal flappers,with engine off did not make a complete seal and had a gap on the sides,is this normal?

Griff

04-23-2009 12:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 03SONIC (Post 2850864)

thanks guys, i did notice the internal flappers,with engine off did not make a complete seal and had a gap on the sides,is this normal?

Yeah, they don't fit perfectly or seal tight. They are really there to stop large water intrusion from a wave when the engine is off.

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