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    Building self-aireating live well on transom

    I am replacing my transom on a 1986 SR Amberjack. I thought about adding a live well between ODs but I am not sure that the added weight of 10-20 gals of sea water may cause transom to flex too much. I have MC v8s/Bravos and about 620 HP total. The well would have a corresponding support...
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    Can't find this Bravo 1 bellhousing part?

    attached is photo showing Bravo 1 hinge pin with SS washer on it. The SS washer(s) fit inside the Bravo 1 bellhousing recessed cavity where hinge pin is bolted. 2 per bellhousing... There is a second fiber washer (reddish brown) or spacer to eliminate friction between bellhousing and ring. One...
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    3M Adhesive on Bravo 1 Water hose?

    It appears MC is now recommending using 3M Brand Adhesive on Bravo 1 Bellows instead of their standard bellows adhesive. Both my Bravo 1 bellhousing and gimbal housing water hose openings are slightly worn. The groves and ridges are still there but worn due to years of corrosion. It seems to me...
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    How do I safely replace this Bravo 1 lube hose?

    I have MC Bravo 1s serial numbers dated at 1995 production date. They are remarkably in great shape, with very little corrosions on the outside. The inner transom plate and assemblies do have some corrosion and I will TIG to repair accordingly. Since I have both transom assemblies on my work...
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    Epoxy on MC Bravo 1 Transom assembly

    I learned years ago the hard way that polyester resins will not stick well to metal auto floor boards. It will for a while but will eventually lift. I have some Bravo drive transom assemblies that have some corrosion near the bottom bolts on the inside surface. I may have lost 1/16" of aluminum...
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    Bravo 1 OD bellows sealant?

    I am completely going through my Bravo ODs and transom assemblies. Bellows look to be in good shape. However former owner's mechanic seems to have applied silicon blue sealant to the male OD part that compresses against the round part of the bellows. I my opinion, he should have sanded and...
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    Mercruiser Bellow Life Expectency?

    I purchased a used boat with twin MC Bravo "stroker" v8s. ODs are clean but former owner can't remember when bellows were replaced. I have one OD off boat and have inspected and found no cracks or wear marks on bellows. Boat was a trailed or stored dry and never bottom panted. Since I am also...
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    Bravo 1 Water Pickup Hose kit vs. Just hose

    I just received a hose kit from GLM part number 47230. It is a kit that includes hose and adapters, barbs, etc. I am familiar with installing a Bravo 1 molded hose using an expansion driver and inserts on bell housing and gimbal ends. I am not familiar with this kit. Instructions seem simple to...
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    ACX VS Marine Plywood

    It seems that I have read something concerning the usage of ACX vs Marine plywood to rebuild a transom but I cannot find it on Iboats. If anyone knows if the ACX glue is more waterproof than Marine Plywood's, please respond. Where I live, ACX is $50+ a 4x8 sheet where Marine is 70+ a sheet...
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    Mercrusier Gimbal studs

    There seems to be some confusion concerning an earlier post: I cannot find any MC manual reference to the sealant used, Locktite, 5200, Permatex, etc., concerning the 8 7/16" studs used to secure the gimbal housing to a boats transom. I am rebuilding my transom and replacing many of the 8 7/16"...
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    Bravo 1 Transom studs' sealant?

    I am rebuilding my boat's transom and have removed one Bravo 1 transom assembly, which had eight 7/16" studs. These studs have course threads screwing into the transom assembly and fine threads on the opposite ends for locknuts.Four of the eight 7/16" studs went all the way through the aluminum...
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    Replacing Amberjack Transom

    A couple of years ago, I purchased an older AJ, after an unscrupulous or incompetent Marine Surveyor indicated that he hadn't found any transom rot. I have replaced a Proline boat transom before. I didn't want to do it again!. However, I am now stuck with the project. Due to injuries I have...
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    Bravo 1 inner transom plate adjustment?

    I am getting ready to replace my boat's transom. I have done this before with another boat but I can't remember if there are any adjustments on mounting the inner plate. My MC manual is not clear on the inner plate. It has plenty information describing how to install the outer plate, transom...
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    Repairing Mercruiser Y Pipe?

    Welding aluminum is a pain. It has to be thoroughly cleaned. It is not forgiving. I rebuilt a Y pipe years ago but I cannot remember what acid or solvent I used to git into all the nooks and crainies as the result of corrosion. My Y pipe is corroded externally and will be easy to access with...
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    Bravo 1 part not listed in manual-help

    I am refurbishing and rebuilding my SR Amberjack, because a south Florida boat surveyor miss ROT. Lots of ROT. I know how to do the repairs but in disassembling or removing the transom assembly, I discovered an intake water manifold part not listed or displayed in my downloaded Bravo 1 service...
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    What is year make and type Bravo drive?

    I am doing some parts research and I am having difficulties determining my year and type Bravo drive(s): OF512878 and OF512039 are stamped on the transom assemblies. Any help would be appreciated. Boat has been retrofitted from Alphas.
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    Bravo 1 Trim Switches Installation?

    I am installing new limit and sender switches. However, I am not real clear if I should add or coat the two mated halves that are molded onto the wires before pulling the wires through the transom assembly. It seems to me that these should be coated with something in order to seal against water...
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    Coating SS screws going into Mercrusier aluminum?

    I am replacing trim switches but their SS screws are hard to remove. I suspect former owner never coated them. I plan on coating them with marine grade gasket sealant. Any better suggestions???? Back in the day, we just coated with grease, but I suspect that their is something better. In...
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    Bravo 1 Bellows maintenance?

    I just pulled Bravo 1 drive and notice small corrosion where upper unit mates inside to bellows. Bellows looks good (no cracks). Former owner said he serviced a couple years ago and then stored boat on covered lift. However, some of the paint on the inside of the upper housing where it connect...
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    New Washdown System and inexpensive or not?

    A new pump is on the market with no reviews listed, or so it appears. I am familiar with Jabsco,but not this one. The price is right but it may be expensive in the long run. Damn near everything is made in China. So what does a person do??? Anyway, anyone used this pump? TRAC On-Board Washdown...
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