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 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...
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?
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...
I have a 2003 SunDeck 270 with a 6.2L and Bravo III. I changed the stern drive gear lube at the beginning of the season, filling from bottom up and then filling the reservoir under the engine hatch. I used high performance MerCruiser gear lube. A few times since changing it I’ve had to add an...
I recently had my lower shift cable (due to shifting difficulty) and gimbal/bellows replaced on my 2003 270 SunDeck that has ~350 hours on the 6.2L engine with a Bravo 3 stern drive. When shifting into forward gear the engine stumbles momentarily and then seems fine, it does not exhibit this...