6BY2-260 Mixing Elbow

We have a 2012 R29 and plan to replace the mixing elbow this fall. Our engine has the 120650-13930 mixing elbow. The water line from the packing nut is screwed into the zinc port on the mixing elbow. I've seen users talk about switching to the HDI marine stainless mixing elbow. That stainless steel part doesn't have a hole for a zinc, so the waterline can't be plugged into the elbow. Have any other R29 owners switched to the stainless elbow, and if so, how did you handle the water line to the stuffing box?

Thanks

You can install a tee fitting in any of the hose on the pressure side of the raw water pump and take off from there. The hose that connects to the mixing elbow is a convenient spot. If there is an oil cooler located on top of the gearbox that is lower profile and a shorter run to the stuffing box.