Dumb question alert. – newbie to Mercruisers.
All new Bravo 3 installation and I just need to install the sterndrive.
However, before installing the sterndrive the manual states “With the gear lube monitor cap removed; to purge air from the system, push in on the dribble valve stem until the...
Just an update on this if I may.
On the engine harness there are connections for the Digital Trim and the Steering Sensor and the plugs fit all o/k. What tended to throw me was the colour of the wires on the engine harness connectors is different to the senders’ connectors. Time will see.
Hmmm .. that's where it gets confusing, The cables all came with the rigging kit and the DTS controller as a package. there is a cable that is connected at the dash that connects the 14 pin connector from the engine to a DTS junction box. This cable also has all the DTS controller connectors and...
Hi, probably a long shot but worth asking as I have spent hours searching for answers.
I have installed a new Mercruiser V8 6.2l engine with Bravo 3 Drive and struggling with 2 connections.
The Engine has Smartcraft instruments and a DTS Console. And most of the connections are fairly...
Hi, just an update on this if I may.
I ended up making a gantry over the engine and used a 1 ton chain hoist and lifting strap. This gave me plenty of time to adjust the position of the hoist to suit, as I only needed to raise a few millimetres.
I raised it just enough to get the coupler near...
Hi, my guess is I need the shim kit (washers and spacers) as I am nearly at the bottom of the front mount adjustments . Still have a couple of turns but probably this would be necessary for final alignment.
Unfortunately the shim kit has to be ordered and here in the UK a long delay.
I can get a...
Thank you.. that's interesting... Just to be clear this is a complete new engine and sterndrive package with rigging kit. The only difference from the drawing in the service bulletin is the fibre washer on the inner transom plate new design, has been replaced with a rubber moulding glued in...
This is a complete new engine and sterndrive install including new transom stringers etc- all measurements accurately measured according to the drawings and I don't think that even maximum / minimum adjustment on the front motor mounts would raise the rear of the engine near enough and I would...
Also .. If I take the strain with the hoist off the engine and tighten down the bolt / washer onto the spacer I assume this will lift the engine?
Just didn't want to do that in case that was wrong.
Hi, thank you for your response. This is a completely brand new latest Bravo 3 install - and I haven't used the alignment tool yet as there doesn't appear any point at this stage as it looks too far off.
Hi, Just a follow up.. there is some confusion regarding a fibre washer and double wound lock-washer as one local engineer has mentioned.
These weren't in the install kit and no mention in the install manual.
Hi wondered if anyone could help please.
Trying to install the engine and I believe am missing something.
Everything was lined up and the rear mounting bolts all installed and located into the bottom nut.
The spacer is proud of the flywheel mounting fixing by some margin and there is a large...
I wondered if anybody can help please.
I am installing a Mercruiser Bravo 3 Gimbal Housing assembly in a newly modified transom. I have the proper Mecruiser cutting jig to drill the holes and mark out the cut-out on the transom and the 60 degree angle holes for the hole saw to install the...
