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    Need advice on getting bearing carrier off on Bravo 3

    Need any advice on getting the Bravo 3 bearing carrier off my leg. I have the tool to remove it but it won't budge even with a breaker bar. Tried a using a MAPP gas torch and still doesn't budge. Maybe I am heating the wrong place or wrong amount of time. Any advice appreciated!!!! Thanks...
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    Anyone tried Solas 4x3 prop for Bravo 3?

    Didn't get any response from the Prop forum so I thought maybe this forum is more appropriate since Bravo 3 is commonly used. Anybody using the Solas 4x3 duoprop for Bravo 3? If so, what are you thoughts and how does the pitch compare when going from a Mercury 3x3 to Solas 4x3? Thanks, bob
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    Solas duoprop for Bravo 3?

    Anybody using the Solas 4x3 duoprop for Bravo 3? If so, what are you thoughts and how does the pitch compare when going from a Mercury 3x3 to Solas 4x3? Thanks, bob
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    How tight should rear motor mount bolts be during and after alignment?

    A little confused about the alignment process in relation to how tight the rear motor mount bolts should be. I know the service manual says 45 lb ft but do you torque them down right at that from the start before adjusting the front motor mounts during alignment? If not, how tight should they be...
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    Swivel shaft preventative maintenance tips needed

    Just installed a new Bravo transom shield. Looking for tips on preventative maintenance to extend the life of the swivel shaft and protect from corrosion. I always trailer my boat. Thanks.
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    What kind of sealant if any on exhaust pipe to transom shield connection?

    Hi, Installing new Bravo transom shield and was wondering what sealant if any would be good to put on the exhaust pipe to transom shield connection which is at the very bottom of the shield? The service manual just says to torque the 4 bolts to around 23 ft lbs and no sealant indicated; just...
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    New Bravo transom shield installation tips

    Getting ready to install a new Bravo transom shield. Any tips would be appreciated in regards to the seal. Use any adhesive or sealant? Any other tips welcome too. Thanks.
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    Bravo 3 gimbal ring moves up about 1/8" with swivel shaft. Any easy fix?

    I just noticed that if I push my Bravo 3 gimbal ring upwards, I can move it up about 1/8 of an inch. There seems to be a bigger gap between the gimbal ring and the transom assembly than before so if I shoot water at that spot using a water hose, I can see water coming in on the motor box side...
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    U-joint bellows positioning/water hose gets in the way.

    Tried to install new u-joint bellows on the Bravo 3 today and majorly failed. I positioned the bellows where it says top exactly at 12 oclock so the flat spot on the left hand side is at 9oclock. Problem with that is that the water hose got in the way and I could not tell if I got the bellows...
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    Bravo 3 hinge pin torque?

    What's the current thoughts on hinge pin torque and loctite type (red vs. blue) for Bravo 3? I saw an old service manual that says ~145 ft lbs+red which seems pretty high to me. Thanks, bob
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    Changing ujoint and shift bellows without removing bell housing?

    So I'm trying to avoid the potential nightmare of trying to remove the bell housing. Is it possible to change the ujoint and shift bellows with just the drive off and leaving the bell housing on? I have already removed the shift bellows but only got as far as unclamping the ujoint bellows...
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    Need help. Bravo 3 drive won't come off bell housing.

    Bought a used boat with a Bravo 3 that's been sitting for a while. Took off the 6 nuts for the drive bolts but the drive won't budge to come off. Using wood blocking and dropping the drive up and down isn't working. Spraying the bolts and mating seam with PB Blaster but no luck so far. Any...
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    Anyone have Seastar HC5332 cylinder on their Bravo 3?

    Just wanted to get feedback on anyone with th Seastar HC5332 cylinder on a Bravo 3. Has it been reliable and would you be able to send over any pics of the install? Thanks.
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    Weatherstripping adhesive or bellows adhesive for drive o-ring seals?

    I've seen weatherstripping adhesive and bellows adhesive both being mentioned to hold down the o-ring seals before putting the drive back on the bell housing. Which one is better or is there something else cleaner to use later in removal? thanks.
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    Does shift cable slide along front of shift boot or held in place with the clamp/tie?

    Just wondering the proper movement of the shift cable outer casing relative to the front of the shift boot (small end) as you move the motor trim up and down. Is it supposed to stay in place with the metal clamp or cable tie? If it is supposed to stay in place, would there be anything wrong...
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    Losing Yamaha command link tach signal at low RPM. Shows "-" on digital tach. Help.

    Losing Yamaha command link tach signal at low RPM. Shows "-" on digital tach. Help. I have a 2009 Yamaha F115 that has been running great for a thousand hours now but started to act up yesterday with the command link tach digital guage. At low RPMs (below 1800 or so), the digital guage now...
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    Flo torq 2 question about half circle tabs on sleeve

    I just bought a flo-torq 2 for a new prop but had two questions: 1) Does the part of the sleeve with the four semi-circle tabs go on the inside toward the thrust washer? 2) What is the purpose of those four tabs. It seems like when you tighten the prop nut, those tabs would get crushed by the...
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