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We thought we would write a follow up to our recent Bravo 1 whining noise above 3000rpm . Our engine and out drive had 79 hours on It and apparently had never been serviced . The problem was the 90 weight out drive gear lube that had never been changed ! We were fortunate that a couple of...
Hello Everyone , We recently purchased a 2013 Essex Vortex with a 6.2 liter and Bravo 1 outdrive with 79 hours . At 3000 rpm when underway , there is a whining noise coming from the engine/drive area . We stopped the boat and while in neutral we ran up the rpm to 3000 and didn't hear the whine ...
