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09-25-2018 | 09:02 PM
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Orange on the indicators is neutral. Purple is max trim for running, prop slip is too high going higher. I don't actually need to trim anywhere near that high but I also trailer at that setting as well as anchor at the beach so it works for me. As others had suggested to find neutral take a long straight edge and place it on the bottom of the hull on the stern of the boat. Then trim the drives to where the propshafts are square with the bottom of the boat/straight edge. Then put a mark on the indicator, neutral for the tabs is where the tab matches the angle of the bottom of the boat.
10-03-2018 | 08:02 AM
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Max Machine Worx Power Boat Drives | Poker Run Boat Drives | Billet Lower End Performance Outdrives Lake Havasu Desert Storm
Their website isn't overly informative, but they have a setup that will work for you. I had them on with my Marine Machine steering system, just fine, as well as a few other folks.
Their website isn't overly informative, but they have a setup that will work for you. I had them on with my Marine Machine steering system, just fine, as well as a few other folks.
10-04-2018 | 08:51 AM
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Since you have to remove the top cap bolts, take the time to clean the threads. Drive shore comes with new longer bolts. Anything you can do ensure these bolts stay solid is good preventative maintenance.
10-04-2018 | 08:44 PM
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Cool thanks for the tip. Any other good PM for the drives besides oil changes? I also read a post about guys running Amsoil 75W 110 full synthetic in place of the Merc HP green lube, any truth to this? Want to do what I can to prolong drive life I know re- entry is what kills them.
10-05-2018 | 01:21 AM
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I would run Merc or Bravo Shop gear lube. I have read about and have one friend that had a delay when shifting gears using Amsoil. He switched to Merc HP lube and the delay issue went away.
