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donzi2287
07-15-2009, 03:20 PM
Anybody re-build Bravo rams? Specifically, the rubber seals on the end. Or should I buy rams from from sterndrives.cc?

gcarter
07-15-2009, 03:29 PM
I just happened to have just now been looking at my Clymer Mercruiser manual at that section.
It is very well illustrated and concise. It looks easy to do.
The manual is available at most Merc dealers and larger bookstores for about $25.00.
It looks like the only special tool you need is a pin spanner to remove the end cap.

donzi2287
07-15-2009, 03:30 PM
Thanks George, Hope all is well. Where do I buy that tool? Is it a mercruiser tool??

gcarter
07-15-2009, 03:42 PM
I'm sure there is a Merc tool. But a lot of tools are available on Ebay.

gcarter
07-15-2009, 03:43 PM
It's a Snap-On A176.

donzi2287
07-15-2009, 04:20 PM
lol....... I wonder if a Mercruiser part or Snap On part cost more?? They both make me cringe!!:bonk:

Last Real Texan
07-15-2009, 04:25 PM
Snap on ...strap on ...it's all the same...

gcarter
07-15-2009, 05:12 PM
The good news is that if Snap-On makes it, someone else does too.
Check around using the Snap-On #.

mrfixxall
07-15-2009, 05:13 PM
Thanks George, Hope all is well. Where do I buy that tool? Is it a mercruiser tool??


Here ya go! click on the tool and it will show you a pic:)

http://www.mercstuff.com/page13.htm

donzi2287
07-15-2009, 05:17 PM
Thank you.... I think i'm going to buy sterdrives rams and call it a day..... I think i will have 150.00 in tools and parts, and it is 300.00 from sterndrives. I think....???? have to double check this now!!!

gcarter
07-15-2009, 06:23 PM
Here's one for a lot less!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Snap-on-spanner-wrench-part-%23A176-mint-condition_W0QQitemZ230356320021QQcmdZViewItemQQims xZ20090713?IMSfp=TL0907131910004r31663

Hmmmmmmm.....
I may get this for myself!

MOP
07-15-2009, 08:24 PM
The A176 is a floppy pain with two fixed pins, the Merc tool uses three hardened steel replaceable screw pins it has a much greater grip and will not destroy the end caps like the A176! Caveat Emptor!