Bravo 1 XR upper rubber plug (what’s it for?)

[spark2678]

It’s the plug in this pic. One of my kids pushed it and it went inside. What it is for and will I hurt anything leaving it off for now? Seemed to easy to push in for it to be anything major.

 

[HALLETT BOY]

It’s the plug in this pic. One of my kids pushed it and it went inside. What it is for and will I hurt anything leaving it off for now? Seemed to easy to push in for it to be anything major.

Access hole for trim tab adjustment , don’t worry about it

 

[spark2678]

Trim tab?

 

[JDub24]

It the access hole to the bolt/nut that attaches the lower to the upper. As said nothing to worry about.

 

[4Waters]

Trim tab?

It's what holds the anode on that's underneath and also one of the bolts that holds the upper and lower together. It's not a big deal but you should get a new plug so it doesn't fill up with sediment and then it would be difficult to gain access to the bolt. It won't ruin you weekend at all, just order one when you get home.

 

[Ziggy]

Omg, it's gonna sink.
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Hope you realize I'm kidding

 

[SkyDirtWaterguy]

Oh there’s a plug for that??

 

[spark2678]

You guys are awesome!!! Thank you

 

[Ragged Edge]

It's what holds the anode on that's underneath and also one of the bolts that holds the upper and lower together. It's not a big deal but you should get a new plug so it doesn't fill up with sediment and then it would be difficult to gain access to the bolt. It won't ruin you weekend at all, just order one when you get home.

This. It's an access hole for the bolt that holds the anode in place and you have to remove the anode to get at a bolt that holds the lower to the upper drive housing. Reach in with a pair of needle nose pliers and pull the rubber plug out.

 

[4Waters]

This. It's an access hole for the bolt that holds the anode in place and you have to remove the anode to get at a bolt that holds the lower to the upper drive housing. Reach in with a pair of needle nose pliers and pull the rubber plug out.

That's right, yup forgot about the other bolt, but still don't stop your vacation because of it.

 

[02HoWaRd26]

Oh there’s a plug for that??

Right! My exact thought. I’ve replaced mine 4 times than finally said F’it

 

[Joe mama]

Speed adjustment bolt, back it all the way out for top speed.

 

[Fun Times]

It’s the plug in this pic.

The plug will be item number 30 of the following Merc Bravo XR parts link, https://www.mercruiserparts.com/bam/subassembly/30990/10270/130

30

19-824928001 (< Newest Part Number)

PLUG, Rubber

824928 (< Old Part Number)

SS/ACT

$4.20

$4.10

1

 

[Flying_Lavey]

Oh there’s a plug for that??

Right! My exact thought. I’ve replaced mine 4 times than finally said F’it

Same on the older outboards. My uncle and I are and have been missing them for decades. Haven't had an issue pulling the anode to drop the lower. Do so just about every year as well (water pump)

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