89 Bravo oil reservoir leaks
06-19-2002, 12:45 PM
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89 Bravo oil reservoir leaks
My Friend has a leak at the bottom where the fitting is on the reservoir for the drive.It is the round style.I am assuming that there is a gasket or oring. Is this a common problem? Is it a simple repair?
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Rob
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Rob
06-19-2002, 12:59 PM
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That is usually a cracked bottle - 
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06-20-2002, 09:50 AM
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That vintage is probaly a round bottle. If so, Merc has redesigned the deal and your pal needs to get the new design. It requires a new bottle and transom mounting bracket.
After replacing a couple of cracked round bottles I got the new design and haven't had any problems since.
After replacing a couple of cracked round bottles I got the new design and haven't had any problems since.
06-20-2002, 10:09 AM
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Yeah, I got the round ones too. I replaced one and if (when) they go bad I'll upgrade. It is a bad design. Even if they don't crack it is a good chance that they'll leak because the sealing surface of the bottle on the inside is un-even.
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