Quote Originally Posted by BigOrange View Post
Guys, use the through bolts. I haven’t had an issue with the FAE itself like Stazi, but there is pressure back there as I’ve had broken bolts. I think mainly that was from me over tightening during original install, but I just got through replacing mine with all new SS 1/4” - 20 bolts and new nylocks.

The baffle is a royal pain. If you can’t get it out, I’m not sure I’d worry about it. If you must and want to try it in-situ, you could have a really long drill bit to come from the transom, then a long piece of threaded rod with a toggle but on it. But still, that may not break it loose. It’s tac welded in 3 or 4 places. That’s a lot of extra time and money but worth a shot if you can’t separate the baffle pipe from the manifold.

Is the issue getting the rear hose off or the baffle out? I was wondering I could just use a uni-big and drill some bigger holes in the baffle if I could get the rear hose off?