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    Bravo 3 loss of lube oil - slowly then rapidly x2

    Heating snout with MAPP gas helped the u-joint assembly slide right in.
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    Bravo 3 loss of lube oil - slowly then rapidly x2

    She's aligned, back together, and holding 10psi. Before I reattach to the boat, is there a way to check to see if the shift mechanism is working properly?
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    Bravo 3 loss of lube oil - slowly then rapidly x2

    I saw someone remove the fork rod with a threaded rod andwasher/nut. Any idea what thread is on the rod?
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    Bravo 3 loss of lube oil - slowly then rapidly x2

    Ok. I'll check again. Thx
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    Bravo 3 loss of lube oil - slowly then rapidly x2

    Yes. Set rolling torque with dial meter to appropriate range for reusing bearings. Can't get it inserted as far as the threads on the retaining ring. Can only get to o-ring. Then it seems to stick. I've got pretty good visibility from behind. I don't have tool for removing fork.
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    Bravo 3 loss of lube oil - slowly then rapidly x2

    The u-joint assembly does not want to go in all the way. I can get it to about 1/2 inch of the ring but it doesn't want to go beyond that point. Had a difficult time removing it also. Any tips on getting the u-joint assembly back in all the way?
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    Bravo 3 loss of lube oil - slowly then rapidly x2

    I've got good visibility to timing marks from both the drive shaft side and the stern end. I think it will work without removing fork. Does 2-4-C replace special lubricant 101?
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    Bravo 3 loss of lube oil - slowly then rapidly x2

    Service Manual #28. I believe the drive unit is 2005 (S/N OW260110)
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    Bravo 3 loss of lube oil - slowly then rapidly x2

    Can I align the + and - without removing the fork that sits astern of them in the housing? And then insert my drive shaft assembly?
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    Bravo 3 loss of lube oil - slowly then rapidly x2

    Success! It's a 12pt socket
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    Bravo 3 loss of lube oil - slowly then rapidly x2

    I tried my 3/8 6-sided socket on the rear drive shaft housing cover so I could align the shift but it doesn't fit. Are the bolt heads a different size?
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    Bravo 3 loss of lube oil - slowly then rapidly x2

    Video I saw must have been an Alpha. It doesn't look like the Bravo has a concave washer.
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    Bravo 3 loss of lube oil - slowly then rapidly x2

    The new washer and nut arrived. I was expecting the washer to be slightly concave with a "NUT" marking on one side but the new one is flat. The video I saw indicated it covered Bravo but maybe the concave washer doesn't apply to Bravo 3?
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    Bravo 3 loss of lube oil - slowly then rapidly x2

    I realized I need a new washer (and nut, maybe) before preloading. Question - When I align the clutch gear timing marks, do I need any special tools? Like the "Shift handle tool"?
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    Bravo 3 loss of lube oil - slowly then rapidly x2

    Reseated the assembly and was able to remove it without heating! Thx. One of the races is slightly burnished - and there is some rust on the spliced end into the engine - are these concerns?
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    Bravo 3 loss of lube oil - slowly then rapidly x2

    The u-joint assembly isn't pulling out completely. The o-ring is visible but the unit won't pull out any further. I'm not sure how to get force on it to pull it out. Are there any tricks to getting it out?
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    Bravo 3 loss of lube oil - slowly then rapidly x2

    Do I need to take off the cover plates and remove the yoke and cam assembly before removing the U-joint assembly?
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    Bravo 3 loss of lube oil - slowly then rapidly x2

    I have the seals and bearing kit on their way. I'm still confused why the bearings have to be removed but that's what the manual says. Next need is a dial in-lb torque wrench with the proper range - that an expensive tool for a 1 time use (I hope). I have a click in-lb torque wrench that has...
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    Bravo 3 loss of lube oil - slowly then rapidly x2

    Ok. I'll study up on that. Will I need to disassemble bearing?
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    Bravo 3 loss of lube oil - slowly then rapidly x2

    Thanks! I re-did the heads on the engine last year - two valves had tuliped. I read through the manual and it looks straight forward. Also checked out a couple of videos. I feel confident I can do it. Looks like I will need "retainer nut wrench" tool, o-ring, and oil seal and some specific...
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