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brian18330 04-27-2010 09:19 AM

Changing outdrive oil??
 
I have bravo one's with 502mpi's. I dont see the top fill/vent plug. I guess the drain is behind the prop. Any instructions for me, this is my first time,lol. How much oil does each drive take? Thanks alot

Dave M 04-27-2010 10:06 AM

Everything you need to know right here.....

http://www.sterndrives.com/changeyourbravogearlube.html

brian18330 04-27-2010 10:21 AM

Thanks alot

Big Time 04-27-2010 11:21 AM

On a side note, it takes a very long time for the oil to fully drain. Some even leave it overnight to fully drain. Bring lots of rags because you are likely to make a mess.

BowenCT 04-27-2010 11:29 AM


Originally Posted by Big Time (Post 3096913)
On a side note, it takes a very long time for the oil to fully drain. Some even leave it overnight to fully drain. Bring lots of rags because you are likely to make a mess.

Yup! And, you (brian 18330) have twins, so buy two oil drain pans so you can let them drain together, because it does take a loooooong time.

Tantrum 04-27-2010 11:52 AM

Try to do it after you run the boat and drives (oil) are still warm.
Look out for the thin cardboard gasket on the drain plug, they often stick to the drive and end up in the drain pan.
Merc racing makes them with o-rings which I prefer over the cardboard.

vettex1 04-27-2010 12:15 PM

anyone have the part number handy for the o-ring style?

BDMarine 04-27-2010 03:41 PM

Stick with the gasket type. Merc stopped installing the o-ring type a while back because they had problems with the vacuum from the propeller pulling gear lube past the o-ring.


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