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Never considered muriatic given I would think that could damage the surface if not diluted enough. Will give both options a try!

Appreciate the response, this material has been on there quite a while, so vinegar didn’t even scratch the surface.

I agree. Had the unit pressure tested last year and they changed the prop shaft seals. It didn’t leak a drop this whole summer and then all of the sudden started losing a bit of fluid (1-2oz) again, no signs in the bilge, around prop, or sheen on water. Everything I read says that unit gets so...

What’s the best way to remove the white scum/build-up from the top of the Bravo 3 gear casing without damaging the surface? I’m aware of what causes it and planning to install a drive shower in the Spring, hoping I can finally get rid of the mysterious oil disappearance as well!!

I’m following you on the pink fluid vs automobile, thanks. A few more clarifying questions then I’m good. It sounds like you must pour the pink AF into the T Stat hoses with the block hoses and blue plugs removed, given your stating that you’ve witnessed clear water come out first. If that’s...

Fresh water only. Appreciate the video, very informative.

Appreciate your response, I honestly had no idea what the water collector on the front lower side of the engine was. I have a few questions. Last year I paid attention when my mechanic (20 year merc certified) did the winterization, here are the steps he followed: Warmed the engine until...

I recognize there are tons of articles on here, I’ve read many of them, yet many times they contradict each other. My boat has the 4 blue plugs - thermostat, water housing on the front near power steering pump, and 2 on the sea water pickup pump. For the last several years I’ve paid and had it...

I have a 2003 SunDeck 270 with a 6.2L MerCruiser/Bravo 3. I know there are many schools of thought on how to properly winterize a boat, I live in Texas and my boat is stored in an enclosed storage facility, however it's NOT climate controlled and it can get pretty cold here most winters. Can...

Appreciate the response!

This is what I have my eye on. Quicksilver 19183Q02 Lower Unit Gear Lube Drain and Fill Hole Screw Seal https://a.co/d/i3KaHTh

I have the drain plugs, just need the replacement washers.

Hi, I have a 2003 SunDeck 270 with a Merc Bravo III stern drive. Can someone please tell me the part number for the oil drain plug and vent drain plug crush/felt washers? I’m looking to change my lower end oil and can’t seem to find a consistent part number to replace the o-rings with...

Hey everyone. I have a 2003 SunDeck 270 with a 6.2L and Bravo3. I always leave the SmartCraft set to depth, however it always seems to toggle between depth and trim every 15-30 seconds, even when I’m not adjusting the trim. Is this normal?

It seems that a little water did the trick! Appreciate all of the feedback.

Will do, I did have my Gimbal bearing and all bellows replaced over the winter. I'll respond back in a bit.

At the end of last season I had some work done to my Bravo III, and now it seems to be clicking when I raise/lower the unit. I don't recall hearing this noise before, and I know the mechanics removed the lower end for maintenance. Any thoughts? Is this something I should be concerned with...

One more question. This is the gasket I used. Any concerns. Quicksilver 19183Q02 Lower Unit Gear Lube Drain and Fill Hole Screw Seal https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00LWKRO88/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_3PCZX3HVBX66TCS82E9F?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Would I be correct in stating that since I filled from the bottom up until the oil came out of the vent hole, that my stern drive itself was full of lubricant, however the line between the stern and reservoir bottle had air pockets? I put about 2.5 quarts in it before the lube came out of the...

Appreciate the feedback, the answers seem to point at air bubbles. Question, given there are air bubbles, does that mean my drive unit is not full of lube? I put a little more than 2 quarts in the unit filling from the bottom. Or, does it just mean there is air between the stern and the...