Pressure test Bravo 1
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Did some research, looks like everyone is using a shrader valve, soft tubing, t fitting, and a pressure gauge.
Question is where does everyone get the bravo fitting? Currently use the cheapo plastic one to fill our drive and it doesn't have a seal. I know cdi electronics have them for $40. Any where else have them cheaper?
Thanks.
Question is where does everyone get the bravo fitting? Currently use the cheapo plastic one to fill our drive and it doesn't have a seal. I know cdi electronics have them for $40. Any where else have them cheaper?
Thanks.
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I have posted this many times and will pass it on again for anyone who has missed it. I have yet to see or even heard one person using it up here. I am totally lost as to why not. Be using these for at least 25 years now if not more , about 50 to 150 times per year. I am on my 4th one - that's all for that long timeframe.
http://www.stevensinstrument.com/gearcase.htm
138 bucks retail and use it eveytime properly when you change gear oil. One of the best outdrive tools you will ever buy. It comes with the correct fitting in which tests Merc outboards, Mercruiser alphas, all bravo's and even Volvo Pentas. 138 bucks no brainer.
http://www.stevensinstrument.com/gearcase.htm
Actually have multiples of all 3 of their products listed and yes that's what dealers pay for their products. We make really nothing selling them..
http://www.stevensinstrument.com/gearcase.htm
138 bucks retail and use it eveytime properly when you change gear oil. One of the best outdrive tools you will ever buy. It comes with the correct fitting in which tests Merc outboards, Mercruiser alphas, all bravo's and even Volvo Pentas. 138 bucks no brainer.
http://www.stevensinstrument.com/gearcase.htm
Actually have multiples of all 3 of their products listed and yes that's what dealers pay for their products. We make really nothing selling them..
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I have posted this many times and will pass it on again for anyone who has missed it. I have yet to see or even heard one person using it up here. I am totally lost as to why not. Be using these for at least 25 years now if not more , about 50 to 150 times per year. I am on my 4th one - that's all for that long timeframe.
http://www.stevensinstrument.com/gearcase.htm
138 bucks retail and use it eveytime properly when you change gear oil. One of the best outdrive tools you will ever buy. It comes with the correct fitting in which tests Merc outboards, Mercruiser alphas, all bravo's and even Volvo Pentas. 138 bucks no brainer.
http://www.stevensinstrument.com/gearcase.htm
Actually have multiples of all 3 of their products listed and yes that's what dealers pay for their products. We make really nothing selling them..
http://www.stevensinstrument.com/gearcase.htm
138 bucks retail and use it eveytime properly when you change gear oil. One of the best outdrive tools you will ever buy. It comes with the correct fitting in which tests Merc outboards, Mercruiser alphas, all bravo's and even Volvo Pentas. 138 bucks no brainer.
http://www.stevensinstrument.com/gearcase.htm
Actually have multiples of all 3 of their products listed and yes that's what dealers pay for their products. We make really nothing selling them..
anyone else have leads on just the fitting? thanks.
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Same thread size fitting/drain plug as a Bravo 1 3/8-16 NCT
Hand pump with metal fitting and o ring
http://www.sterndrive.info/oil_pump.html
http://www.ebay.com/itm/GEAR-LUBE-PU...3D361439553932
Hand pump with metal fitting and o ring
http://www.sterndrive.info/oil_pump.html
http://www.ebay.com/itm/GEAR-LUBE-PU...3D361439553932
Last edited by Griff; 12-23-2016 at 12:11 AM.
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www.wsmparts.com. Has the ends. Plus one for Stevens. Still using the one I got back in the mid 80's
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Works like a champ and the price is right.
And now with a few adapters your pressure testing manifolds ect too.
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