My new-to-me O'Day 30 with a
2QM15, is getting splashed at the end of the month. As part of the
refit, I replaced the 40 year old
exhaust hose. The old stuff was apparently compliant enough to attach to the
lift muffler (2") and the transom fitting (1.5"). The new hose will not compress enough to grab the 1.5" fitting.
Easy enough, I ordered a reducer, which is now in limbo somewhere. The
boat is 3 hours away, and this weekend is really my only chance to start her, have time to fix anything, and still make my launch date.
I'd REALLY like to start the
motor (I've never seen it run) before I launch. Can I wrap the 1.5" transom fitting with something so I can temporarily attach the
exhaust? I just want proof of life- I'm not going to motoring for days :-)
Thanks!