need help on engine and drive service
 

im looking to do a full engine service and drive service on my 496mag and bravo one my2002.

I know how to change drive lube i have done it tons of times on an alpha engine is it the same on a bravo engine?

engine oil? how many quarts and what kind? i would like to run royal purple ideas comments?

Oil filter model number and best place to get it?

i have the oil sucker to suck the oil out from the dipstick iv used it on my previous boats.

spark plugs what kind of plugs do you recommend running in it? gap?

i have a stainless steel housing and impeller kit on the way already.

coolant flush is it needed?

am i missing anything?

thanks for all the help in advance!

Drive lube change-- Drain/Fill plug is behind the prop. Vent plug on top side. Fill lube from the bottom with a pump until it starts to come out the vent. Then top off the reservoir.

Royal Purple is good stuff. It will take about 7.5 qts with a filter change. Run a 20w-50 or something close.

I think they use the same Merc oil filter as the rest of Merc engines. I run Mobil 1 M1-302 filters.
Not sure about the part # on spark plugs. I know they used to be pretty pricey.

how many quarts drive lube?

I just did my B1 and it took about 2 1/2 qts. The SAE tests I've seen on gear lube don't bode well for Royal Purple. You really need to go to www.amsoil.com and go to oil comparisons and check out the gear lube test.

At that age, us your coolant needs flushed and changed.

I run Mobil1 15w50 and a Wix 51060R filter on mine.

About 3 quarts of drive lube. Buy an extra.

Plugs are NGK, but I can't remember the part number. Pull one and check.

There are plenty of posts on hereabout the 496, as well as what Poland filter to use. Do a search.

how the hell do i flush the coolant on this thing?

before i order them
http://www.amsoil.com/catalog.aspx?code=NGK7164-EA

correct found them on ebay for a decent price

thinking of running amsoil fluids

drive lube can i use the universal marine drive lube made by amsoil?
http://www.amsoil.com/storefront/agm.aspx


engine oil do i run this?
http://www.amsoil.com/storefront/aro.aspx

or this?
http://www.amsoil.com/storefront/zrf.aspx

fillter
http://www.amsoil.com/a/nanofiber-synthetic-oil-filter

I have been running the Marine gear lube behind a 550HP 522 and the drive is holding up very well. After 2 seasons the comes out looking like I just put it in. But I am running in pretty cold water with a drive shower. I have been beating on the drive pretty good though. I contacted Amsoil tech support and they recommend the severe duty gear lube for high performance applications. The Marine version can handle more water than the severe duty. If your running a stock 496 than the Marine version is the way to go.

I would run this oil:
http://www.amsoil.com/storefront/ame.aspx
It has the high Zinc for high performance engines. It also has better dispersant/detergent additives.

Definitely run the EA series filter, the tallest that will fit. I run the EA076 which is about 9" tall. The problem with the R series WIX is that they increase the pore size in the filter element to get more flow, this also allows more dirt in your motor.

if you want shop manual,,

do here:

http://www.maxumownersclub.com/forum...ruiser-Manuals