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misskristy

03-12-2009 11:48 AM

bravo 1 lube bottle

Hi,

I'm new here and new to the Bravo One. I noticed that I have no lube bottle in my engine room. I have a 1988 boat with a newer Bravo One. The transome assembly is original and the drive might be three yaers old (give or take).

Is it bad to not have this bottle? How do I add one if I want it

Thanks.

kennyo

03-12-2009 12:02 PM

The drive probably has the provision but the old transom/gimble housing doesn't. Maybe you could drill it???? Make sure it's full with the drive DOWN.

1BIGJIM

03-12-2009 12:28 PM

They started putting the external lube bottle on 1990 and later.
Your current outdrive must have the external lube plugged or it would leak mated to an 88 bell housing.

I have never thought about adding one, it would be challange.

Good luck.

Zackman

03-12-2009 08:32 PM

You would need to change the transom assembly.

misskristy

03-13-2009 07:10 AM

So... it seems to be ok to not have it as long as I keep an eye on the fluid?

1BIGJIM

03-13-2009 01:02 PM

Yes you will be fine. Look how many years the Alpha and pre-Alpha's ran without one.

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