Relocating gear lube reservoirs on a 382
01-28-2007, 01:47 PM
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Relocating gear lube reservoirs on a 382
My '05 382 gear lube reservoirs were located on the transom and it was next to impossible to fill them. Formula sent me a couple of brackets and some hose to relocate them to the engine next to the coolant reservoirs. Finally got around to changing it. 3 hours later, a couple pints of blood and a few cuss words and she's done!
01-28-2007, 02:45 PM
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Re: Relocating gear lube reservoirs on a 382
On my 02 they are back on the transom too...what a PITA! I wonder if the relo-brackets are the same on 500's and what they would cost???
01-28-2007, 02:57 PM
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Re: Relocating gear lube reservoirs on a 382
I think all of the new boats are coming with them relocated as shown. The brackets were a piece of aluminum that had holes predrilled for the mounting screws and existing reservoir brackets. I would think if you called Formula they would be able to answer your question. The holes that the bracket mounted to were in the intake manifold. Once I got the old brackets off the transom it was a piece of cake.
01-28-2007, 06:16 PM
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Re: Relocating gear lube reservoirs on a 382
Damn Kevin, no wonder you didn't answer the phone yesterday when I called ... probably stuck in the bilge.
I could have stopped by to help you, buddy.
I could have stopped by to help you, buddy.
01-28-2007, 08:14 PM
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Re: Relocating gear lube reservoirs on a 382
Yeah, I spent the weekend in the pole barn, no phone there yet but Kelly was at home. She must have stepped out for a moment. I figured the ladies came through for you! Give me a call next time your in the neighborhood.
