Marine propulsion – Means for accomodating or moving engine fluids – Means for handling exhaust gas
Patent
1996-04-16
1998-03-31
Sotelo, Jesus D.
Marine propulsion
Means for accomodating or moving engine fluids
Means for handling exhaust gas
123195P, B63H 2132
Patent
active
057331570
ABSTRACT:
Embodiments of four-cycle outboard motors having an improved exhaust system. The exhaust system includes an expansion chamber that is formed in the drive shaft housing of the outboard motor below an oil tank for the engine which is positioned therein. A water chamber is formed around the expansion chamber and the lower portion of the oil tank for cooling them. An above-the-water exhaust gas discharge is provided that communicates with the area above the water jacket.
REFERENCES:
patent: 5232387 (1993-08-01), Sumigawa
Kawai Takaji
Okuzawa Kazuhiro
Sanshin Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha
Sotelo Jesus D.
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