Marine propulsion – Means for accomodating or moving engine fluids – Means for handling exhaust gas
Patent
1997-10-02
1999-07-27
Avila, Stephen
Marine propulsion
Means for accomodating or moving engine fluids
Means for handling exhaust gas
B63H 2132
Patent
active
059280441
ABSTRACT:
An exhaust system is provided for an engine of the type used to power a watercraft. The engine has at least one combustion chamber with an exhaust passage leading therefrom. A crankshaft of the engine rotates about an axis passing through the engine. The exhaust system includes an exhaust manifold connected to the engine and having a passage leading therethrough from the exhaust passage leading from the combustion chamber. The exhaust manifold is connected to an exhaust pipe leading to an exhaust discharge. The connection of the exhaust manifold and exhaust pipe is generally aligned with the crankshaft axis, but positioned vertically thereabove.
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Avila Stephen
Yamaha Hatsudoki Kabushiki Kaisha
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