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Old 11-13-2011, 09:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Blue_Heron View Post
Pelican,
Thanks for the informative post. I've got a couple questions you might be able to answer.

Mercruiser has had some problems with electrolytic corrosion, particularly on the Bravo drives, haven't they? What caused the problem? Has the Mercathode system fixed it?

I'll be using the Bravo 1 drive that came with my 25 along with a shiny new 350 Mag MPI. This is my first sterndrive boat, and I want to get familiar with the potential problems so I can do appropriate preventive maintenance. Any info experienced sterndrive owners can provide is appreciated.
Dave
that was the older bravo III drives - not an "electrolysis" problem - galvanic corrosion - electrolysis,that's hair removal...
problem came from the prop shaft carrier,too much stainless steel...
since been corrected...
you need to be carefull with those older bravo drives/transom plates - the water transfer hose - there's a bushing,it will become restricted,from salt intrusion,end result is a low water/distrurbed water flow
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