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    Bravo 3 Metal Chips on Magnetic Drain Plug

    Oh yea.
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    Bravo 3 Metal Chips on Magnetic Drain Plug

    Here's the problem
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    Bravo 3 Metal Chips on Magnetic Drain Plug

    The three pieces circled are definitely metal and magnetical attracted to plug. Gear oil was bluish green very new looking no abnormal odor.
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    Bravo 3 Metal Chips on Magnetic Drain Plug

    Drive is off, on a stand and in my garage. Drive lube was bluish green.
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    Bravo 3 Metal Chips on Magnetic Drain Plug

    While changing gear oil I found metal chips on the lower unit drain plug. There was only minor fur on the stem. Upper was clean. Please see picture. Thoughts?
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    7.4 Mercruiser Engine Life Expectancy

    Engine is raw water cooled. Used most of its life in fresh water and in blackish water. Risers and elbows changed in 2012 and manifolds done in 2017. Exhaust flappers replaced in 2021 as preventative measure along with oil lines. Oil changed once per season. Plan on doing compression check...
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    7.4 Mercruiser Engine Life Expectancy

    I started this thread back in 2006 I did end up buying a single engine cruiser with 7.4 MPI Mercruiser. Its approaching 700 hours. Manifolds, risers, flappers all replaced. Oil pressure still in spec etc.....again I ask in a single engine 28.5' cruiser how much longer will it last.
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    Upper Hlinge Pin Bushing Wear

    I installed a new gimbal ring on my Bravo 3 in the spring of 2016. At the same time I had new swivel pin installed at the same time. The port side hinge pin bushing behind the trim sender is nearly 100% gone. There's considerable slop there now. The starboard bushing appears OK. What it the...
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    2000 7.4 MPI Lifter Noise

    This season after a few months I noticed a faint lifter sound after initial engine warm up on my 2000 7.4 MPI motor. Mechanic confirmed that what it is. Using 25W-40 Quicksilver Synthetic Blend Oil as always. I recently changed the oil after first hearing sound. Last oil change was in fall. It...
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    Need shakespeare 3015 seawatch marine tv antenna opinions

    Has anyone had good or bad experiences with Shakespeare 3015 Seawatch marine tv antenna ? I would be curious to know. Thanks
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    1997 C90 Yamaha Lower Unit Drain Screw Leak

    This summer after changing my lower unit gear oil I noticed a small drip of oil at the bottom drain screw. I drained the lower unit and pumped new gear lube. I installed new Yamaha gasket PN 90430-08020. All was fixed...So I thought. I drained it but this time replaced the the old drain screw...
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    Painting over Zinc Primer

    I just finished priming my B3 lower unit with green Moeller Zinc primer. I plan on painting the black over the weekend. Does the zinc primer need to me "roughed up" for a mechanical bond? Can I paint over it as is?
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    Bravo 3 Transom Service Kits

    I have seen OEM Mercruiser complete kits including gimbal bearing for $250.00, Serria $200.00 and SEI for $85.00 Can any explain what are the differences in all three? Can anyone say anything about the SEI? These are complete transom kits including gimbal bearing.
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    Bravo III Bearing Carrier Question

    I have Bravo 3 bearing carrier that came with a purchase of some used Bravo III parts . It is clearly in perfect condition. However it does not have green zinc chromate paint on the exposed part of the carrier that I see on the new ones for sale. My question is this. Are the new ones just...
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    Manifold/Riser Temp Inbalence and Bucket Test.

    I noticed that my starboard manifold and riser temp definitely feels hotter than my port manifold and riser temp. I can place my hands on manifold and risers on starboard side but not as long as I can on the cooler port side. Someone recommended I try the bucket test that involves disconnecting...
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    Bravo III Vibration

    I was heading out of my no-wake-zone and when I was getting boat up on plane, I trimmed drive down to get the bow down (trim position was still in same spot from previous run) as I normally do when I heard/felt a vibration when I trimmed the drive down. It only happens then. Never did it before...
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    1997 Yamaha C90 2 Stroke Head Cover Question

    Head cover in picture shows what appears to be a rubber type plug I assume is used to divert cooling water around glider more evenly. I know this common on Mercury OB's bit don't know about Yamaha. The bottom cylinder was the only one that had one. Did not see any in the block.
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    Mercury High Performance Gear Lube OK for Yamaha?

    Cant get Yamalube gear oil in my area. Is it OK to Use Mercury High Performance Gear lube on my 1997 C90 two stroke outboard lower unit?
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    1998 C90 outboard 2 stroke Engine Temp Alarm

    My good running and reliable C90 Yamaha outboard temp alarm goes off sometimes when I run it over 4000 rpms for sustained periods. I have replaced t-stat, pop off valve, water pump and temp sensor and it still does it!!!!!! When it happens I touch motor with cover off at its warm but not hot to...
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    Bravo III 2000 Shifting Problem

    Last time out boat spent most of the day anchored. I pulled up drive to to allow for falling tide. Upon departing l lowered drive partially until water depth increased then lowered drive completely. When shifting into for forward it seems to be popping in and out of gear (my best description)...
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