{"product_id":"70981a3-3-wet-joint-exhaust-bellows-kit-for-mercruiser-454-502-v8","title":"70981A3 3\" Wet-Joint Exhaust Bellows Kit for MerCruiser 454\/502 V8","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"width:100%;max-width:960px;margin:0 auto;box-sizing:border-box;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.75;color:#293a35;background:#ffffff;overflow-wrap:anywhere;\"\u003e\n  \u003csection style=\"padding:28px 24px;margin:0 0 40px;border-top:5px solid #234d40;background:#f5f3ec;box-sizing:border-box;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;color:#456052;font-size:12px;line-height:1.6;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:1.4px;text-transform:uppercase;\"\u003eSERDAMARINE \/ MARINE EXHAUST PARTS\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 18px;color:#203e32;font-family:Georgia,Times,serif;font-size:clamp(25px,4vw,34px);font-weight:400;line-height:1.25;\"\u003eWet-Joint Manifold Exhaust Bellows Repair Kit for MerCruiser 3\" Model 330–370 GM Big-Block V8\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eThis wet-joint manifold exhaust bellows repair kit is built for MerCruiser Stern \/ Out Drive Model 330–370 V8 big-block GM 454\/502 CID (1981 and up) applications equipped with a 3\" wet-joint exhaust setup. It pairs the upper exhaust bellows reference 70981A3 with the gasket reference 27-863724 for manifold exhaust bellows service on the specified wet-joint configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection style=\"margin:0 0 40px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 18px;padding:0 0 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #bdc9c0;color:#234d40;font-family:Georgia,Times,serif;font-size:25px;font-weight:400;line-height:1.35;\"\u003eConfiguration \u0026amp; Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003ctable style=\"width:100%;table-layout:fixed;border-collapse:collapse;text-align:left;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctbody\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"width:36%;padding:13px 10px 13px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e5df;vertical-align:top;text-align:left;font-size:14px;font-weight:700;color:#456052;\"\u003eExhaust Joint Style\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:13px 0 13px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e5df;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eWet Joint\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"width:36%;padding:13px 10px 13px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e5df;vertical-align:top;text-align:left;font-size:14px;font-weight:700;color:#456052;\"\u003eConnection \/ Model Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:13px 0 13px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e5df;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e3\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"width:36%;padding:13px 10px 13px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e5df;vertical-align:top;text-align:left;font-size:14px;font-weight:700;color:#456052;\"\u003eEngine Configuration\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:13px 0 13px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e5df;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eV8 B.B. (Big Block), GM 454\/502 CID\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection style=\"margin:0 0 40px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 18px;padding:0 0 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #bdc9c0;color:#234d40;font-family:Georgia,Times,serif;font-size:25px;font-weight:400;line-height:1.35;\"\u003eEngine Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eThis kit applies to the MerCruiser wet-joint big-block V8 configuration listed below. Match the existing bellows, the gasket’s water-passage layout, and the cooling configuration rather than selecting solely by engine displacement or sterndrive name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cul style=\"list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0;\"\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"margin:0;padding:17px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #dce3dc;\"\u003e\n        \u003cstrong\u003eMerCruiser Stern \/ Out Drive Model 330–370, V8 B.B., GM 454\/502 CID\u003c\/strong\u003e — Years: 1981 \u0026amp; up. Exhaust configuration: Wet Joint, Model 3\".\n        \u003cspan style=\"display:block;margin:6px 0 0;color:#59421f;font-size:13px;font-weight:700;\"\u003eFits when specified\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003ch3 style=\"font-size:17px;margin:20px 0 10px;color:#143b31;\"\u003eAdditional model-specific applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left:20px;line-height:1.7;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMerCruiser MODEL 330-370, 454 CID, V8 B.B., GM, wet-joint exhaust configuration; 1981 onward, end year not specified. Original designation: “WET JOINT MODEL 3 ″”.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMerCruiser MODEL 330-370, 502 CID, V8 B.B., GM, wet-joint exhaust configuration; 1981 onward, end year not specified. Original designation: “WET JOINT MODEL 3 ″”.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection style=\"margin:0 0 40px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 18px;padding:0 0 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #bdc9c0;color:#234d40;font-family:Georgia,Times,serif;font-size:25px;font-weight:400;line-height:1.35;\"\u003eReference Numbers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eThe numbers below are provided for part identification and cross-checking; they do not by themselves guarantee direct interchangeability across every assembly or indicate original manufacturer identity. Note that 70981A3 (upper bellows reference) and 27-863724 (gasket reference) identify individual exhaust-system components rather than interchangeable part numbers for the complete kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003ctable style=\"width:100%;table-layout:fixed;border-collapse:collapse;text-align:left;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctbody\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"width:36%;padding:13px 10px 13px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e5df;vertical-align:top;text-align:left;font-size:14px;font-weight:700;color:#456052;\"\u003eMerCruiser Stern \/ Out Drive Component References\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:13px 0 13px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e5df;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e70981A3 (upper bellows reference), 27-863724 (gasket reference), 27-41813, 27-860233\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"width:36%;padding:13px 10px 13px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e5df;vertical-align:top;text-align:left;font-size:14px;font-weight:700;color:#456052;\"\u003eMercury Mariner \/ MerCruiser Stern \/ Out Drive Reference\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:13px 0 13px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e5df;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e70981\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"width:36%;padding:13px 10px 13px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e5df;vertical-align:top;text-align:left;font-size:14px;font-weight:700;color:#456052;\"\u003eSierra Aftermarket References\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:13px 0 13px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e5df;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e18-2762, 18-0897\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"width:36%;padding:13px 10px 13px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e5df;vertical-align:top;text-align:left;font-size:14px;font-weight:700;color:#456052;\"\u003eGLM Aftermarket References\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:13px 0 13px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e5df;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e89070, 30240\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection style=\"margin:0 0 40px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 18px;padding:0 0 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #bdc9c0;color:#234d40;font-family:Georgia,Times,serif;font-size:25px;font-weight:400;line-height:1.35;\"\u003eSupplied Parts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:22px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eWet-joint manifold exhaust bellows repair kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection style=\"margin:0 0 40px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 18px;padding:0 0 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #bdc9c0;color:#234d40;font-family:Georgia,Times,serif;font-size:25px;font-weight:400;line-height:1.35;\"\u003eService \u0026amp; Installation Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eGeneral service guidance only. Use the service manual for your exact engine and exhaust configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003col style=\"margin:0;padding-left:22px;list-style-type:decimal;\"\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eShut down the engine, allow the exhaust system to cool completely, and disconnect the battery to prevent accidental starting during service.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eDrain the wet-joint exhaust passages according to the engine service manual before loosening the exhaust bellows or disturbing the joint sealing surfaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eSupport adjoining exhaust components as needed, remove the worn bellows and old gasket material, and clean all mating surfaces without gouging the metal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eCompare the replacement upper bellows and gasket directly against the removed parts, paying close attention to the wet-joint water-passage layout and orientation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eInstall the components following the alignment, clamping, and fastener tightening procedures specified in the OEM service manual.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eAfter reassembly, supply cooling water and inspect the exhaust joint and bellows area for water or exhaust leaks at idle. Shut down immediately and inspect if any leakage or abnormal temperature is observed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ol\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection style=\"margin:0 0 40px;padding:24px;border-top:1px solid #bdc9c0;border-bottom:1px solid #bdc9c0;background:#f5f3ec;box-sizing:border-box;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 18px;padding:0 0 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #bdc9c0;color:#234d40;font-family:Georgia,Times,serif;font-size:25px;font-weight:400;line-height:1.35;\"\u003eThe Serdamarine Approach\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eExhaust parts need a configuration match. Serdamarine focuses on marine exhaust manifolds and their related service parts. Application details, connection requirements and public reference numbers are presented together to support part selection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection style=\"margin:0 0 40px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 18px;padding:0 0 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #bdc9c0;color:#234d40;font-family:Georgia,Times,serif;font-size:25px;font-weight:400;line-height:1.35;\"\u003eQuestions Before Replacement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"margin:0;padding:18px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #dce3dc;\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 10px;color:#234d40;font-size:17px;line-height:1.5;font-weight:700;\"\u003eAre 70981A3 and 27-863724 interchangeable part numbers for the complete kit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eNo. Those numbers identify different exhaust-system parts within the repair scope: 70981A3 is the upper bellows reference and 27-863724 is the gasket reference. Both references should be checked separately against your existing wet-joint setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"margin:0;padding:18px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #dce3dc;\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 10px;color:#234d40;font-size:17px;line-height:1.5;font-weight:700;\"\u003eCan I select this kit based only on having a GM 454 or 502 CID engine?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eNo. In addition to the GM 454\/502 CID V8 big-block displacement (Model 330–370, 1981 and up), the exhaust system must be the 3\" wet-joint version, and the gasket’s water-passage layout must match your specific cooling configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Serdamarine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45165063831603,"sku":"24MFK127","price":115.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0699\/2930\/4115\/files\/marine-exhaust-part-53f2494514e6e707.jpg?v=1792734119","url":"https:\/\/serdamarine.com\/products\/70981a3-3-wet-joint-exhaust-bellows-kit-for-mercruiser-454-502-v8","provider":"我的商店","version":"1.0","type":"link"}