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« on: March 09, 2009, 08:20:36 AM »
What do you guys with Bravo 3's use to take off your props, retorque the nut, and lube the shaft.  I would prefer to just buy the sockets if I can instead of a special wrench if possible...But I'll do whatever is cheapest!  pray
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« Reply #1 on: March 09, 2009, 09:41:49 AM »
I had the same thoughts , however the socket  ( two ) is really deep and an off size ..i have heard of some people making one  up , how successfull it was i dont know ... i just bite the bullit and laid down the cash . it  was $150. bucks.. but it is really heavy duty . i believe the torque is 90 psi . some things arent worth the money they charge , but some times its the best and safest way out ....my thoughts ....
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« Reply #2 on: March 09, 2009, 09:49:19 AM »
I went out and bought a 2 ft crescent wrench at Princess auto for about $20. I torque it as tight as possible which is pretty close to 90ft/lbs. Works for me. I found the socket way to too expensive...
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« Reply #3 on: March 09, 2009, 09:53:37 AM »
AHHH  Princess Auto ...the store where men are King ...I spend time in there each week collecting my thoughts and re-juvinating myself .. ha ha ha ...Men Rule ..lol ROFL
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« Reply #4 on: March 09, 2009, 10:23:52 AM »
$60.49 here with a lot of other prop wrenches
http://www.properthing.com/models.html
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« Reply #5 on: March 09, 2009, 01:19:27 PM »
I just use a Craftsman socket for the outer prop nut (can't remember what size socket but I think it's 1 1/4 inch) and broke down and bought a B III prop wrench off of e-bay for $65 (including shipping). There is one on e-bay currently :
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/mercruiser-bravo-3-prop-nut-wrench_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trkparmsZ72Q3a1205Q7c66Q3a2Q7c65Q3a12Q7c39Q3a1Q7c240Q3a1318Q7c301Q3a1Q7c293Q3a1Q7c294Q3a50QQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em14QQhashZitem400011911283QQitemZ400011911283QQptZBoatQ5fPartsQ5fAccessoriesQ5fGear

I used to use the cresent wrench method but after managing to let the wrench slip a few times I decided that safety was a bit more important and bought the proper tool now that I have twin drives.
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« Reply #6 on: March 09, 2009, 11:05:06 PM »
Quote from: Babyboomer on March 09, 2009, 10:23:52 AM
$60.49 here with a lot of other prop wrenches
http://www.properthing.com/models.html




This is what I use and it works just fine.  The length is great for leverage. 
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« Reply #7 on: March 10, 2009, 07:11:17 AM »
Thanks guys!  I'm probably going to go with the properthing.com wrench as that seems to be the best bang for your buck.  I was hoping for something cheaper...what was I thinking?  dont know
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« Reply #8 on: March 10, 2009, 11:42:52 AM »
Quote from: dpmcgarry on March 10, 2009, 07:11:17 AM
Thanks guys!  I'm probably going to go with the properthing.com wrench as that seems to be the best bang for your buck.  I was hoping for something cheaper...what was I thinking?  dont know

Well I see a lot of boat shops use a deep well socket and a crescent wrench but that 2 3/4" deep well is hard to find
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« Reply #9 on: March 11, 2009, 05:36:40 AM »
Yeah and just the socket that large will end up costing me as much as the B3 wrench when you factor in buying the outer socket as well.
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