that's not the bell housing, that's the transom plate. either way, to do it right is going to be expensive. I've that happen before, the rubber hose rubs the aluminum, removing the paint/coating, allowing corrosion to start on bare aluminum. I've patched a few over the years, its in a low stress location. Ive used marine tex with decent luck. Make sure to clean the area good before applying. Keep in mind, this is a temporary repair. Start looking for a new transom plate, and or transom assembly, and start saving your money for the labor. I had one customer find a new take out complete transom assembly for $750 on ebay. I installed and put the engine back in, only to find out he didn't have the money to finish the repairs. We worked out a deal and I own that boat now
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