But your system over all has much more corrosion on it than I had. Hard to believe there was little internal blockage.

My Waterlift Muffler is also partially blocked... I wonder what lead to what... older exhaust system with new engine or new engine blocking older exhaust system.

Paul, what engine do you run?

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As an aside, I am living on the boat this weekend, so putting off mechanical projects for the moment.