Exhaust gas elbow (aluminum) for Mercruiser 3.7L, MD98562A6

• Exhaust gas elbow (aluminum) for Mercruiser 3.7L, MD98562A6

Exhaust gas elbow (aluminum) for Mercruiser 3.7L, MD98562A6 is the exhaust gas elbow with reservoir for MerCruiser 3.7L-224 CID engines with aluminum exhaust manifold.

It feeds exhaust gas and cooling water from the manifold and is intended exclusively for the aluminum manifold version of the 3.7L system.

Suitable for the following models:

• MerCruiser 165, 170, 180 and 190 with 3.7L 224 CID and aluminum exhaust manifold
• MerCruiser 470, 485 and 488 with 3.7L 224 CID and aluminum exhaust manifold
• MerCruiser 3.7L and 3.7LX from 1980 to 1989 with matching aluminum exhaust system

Technical notes:

• Elbow reservoir version for aluminum exhaust manifold
• only for 224 CID 3.7L MerCruiser
• not for cast iron exhaust manifolds

Replaces the following reference numbers:

• MerCruiser 98562A6
• MerCruiser 98561
• Sierra 18-1937
• GLM 51180
• Mallory 9-40551

FAQ for this article:

For which headers is this knee intended?
It only fits 3.7L MerCruiser engines with aluminum exhaust headers and not the cast iron version.

How can I recognize the correct version?
The existing header design, the reference number 98562A6 and the corresponding 3.7L-224-CID application are decisive.

When should the knee be replaced?
Replacement is recommended in the event of corrosion, cracking, water leakage or a damaged reservoir area.