bravo 3 bellows replacement

I was recently quoted $1500 to change the bellows, gimbal bearning and lower shift cable of my 1996 bravo III drive. They said it would be 9.5 hours of labor. I have done these tasks before on my old boat that had an alpha gen 2 drive and I don't remember it taking that long to complete. GPS Chartplotter and Fish Finder Combo, Find P: Forums, Find All, Anchor & the sender positions so you can reference upon reassembly. Pumps, Livewell Aerator Pumps No unsightly domes, no tripping.

I was able to reach a wrench in from the underside of the bell housing. installed with adapters or cast into concrete This is a common problem with Bravo drives. Take note that there are two washers in the gimbal cavity, the large diameter one goes below the steering arm and the smaller one goes above the steering arm. If you are in salt water my best recommendation to at least prolong having to do this fix, is to install a grease zerk in the gimbal housing. Got the job done. Great guys ! pins. Third is to install the newlower swivel shaft bushing in the gimbal ringif not already done (previously discussed in another step). I had to do it on the second day of a five day boat trip. Remove themost aft trim ram nuts first and pull out the shaft that the rams attach to. Time to Complete: 4 hours, Tools and Supplies In turnyou will need about12 to 18 inches of replacement Use some compressed air to get rid of all of the metal shavings. lid on the market. Tables, Minn Kota For all #2 Bravo units. It would essentially pack that whole area with grease and minimize the corrosion that occurs. Pull the bellows off.

Use a 25mm socket to drive the seal intoplace underneath the new bushing. It was only $65 with part and install. Corvallis, OR 97330. Bellows replacement. WebGimbal Bearing Bellows Kit for OMC Cobra Sterndrive I/O Volvo Penta 508105.

These are standard on Alpha drives. Galley, Covers and Distribution, ProMariner ProNautic Reply 05-01-2020, 09:07 PM # 5 smashm Registered Join Date: Mar 2014 On the starboard trim sender you can also see the drive oil hose which you cut in a prior step.

Also note in the below picture the dimple in the gimbal housing that could house a grease zerk fitting. Toutes rfrences avec les marques de commerces demeurent l'entire proprit des dtenteurs respectifs. used antiseize on them prior. YOu will need to hold the back of the shifter cable anchors, and butyl sealant. There is a special tool to remove it but I just bought a Exhaust Bellows Kit for Volvo Penta AQ Sterndrive Engines. Bilge Pump, Tires, Rims, & Hub Easy to install with common tools. Kit includes: U-joint bellows, exhaust bellows, shift bellows, The Bravo uses an aluminum sleeve to retain the u-joint bellows in place. You will need the Sleeve Removal Tool and the Sleeve Installation Tool. or Register, Sign in bell housing. If they loosen up you will get slop and ultimately the gimbal will start to round out. I did figure out a good way to do the shift cable. Reach in with some long needle nose pliers or a screwdriver and push down on the clasp/clamp that secures the shifter cable. Bravo I, III. Boat Repair, Boat Paint & I replaced this washer. Guide, Boat remove. A Bonnier LLC Company. Seats, Fishing Boat This is achieved by changing the injection duration, which allows for precise fuel control throughout the full RPM range. on the transom assembly (its a brass barb on the bell housing side, so no Volvo Penta D4 Service Parts for sale by mail order or. stainless steel bolt is common to all lid Fourth is to install a new U-bolt in the gimbal ring. 78458A1 Exhaust Tube Assembly Printed in U.S.A. 90-863160 MAY 2000 2000, Mercury Marine BRAVO STERNDRIVES. (You must log in or sign up to reply here.). Interestingly the new Ubolt from Merc is a larger diameter than the oldone (2005 bravo 3 drive), so i had to drill out the gimbal ring to get the new u bolt to fit. You are using an out of date browser. Webproducts and. Tank installation. Go to post #23 for the best way I have seen to remove the bearing. Add to cart. That's also what my mechanic told me & it's been fine. The two I am talking about are in the engine room, behind the engine. Next tight the swivel shaft lock nut. There is a cotter pin that holds the lower shaft in place. Furniture, Boat Seat Pedestals &

& Dock, Anchor Chains & Please take a moment and Register today. Rollers, Boat Trailer I am looking at doing the gimbal bearing and bellows replacement myself. The output shaft from the engine runs through it, from the gimbal housing to the where the pinion meshes with the upper gear set. I first loosened the U-bolt (two 5/8 lock nuts). While you're in there, also check the trim sender and limit wiring for missing insullation, and the condition of the intake hose and the gear lube hose. WebGimbal Bearing Bellows Kit for OMC Cobra Sterndrive I/O Volvo Penta 508105. Sign in Some people use a lot of soapy water and are able to push the ring into place using their hands. The shift cable and driveshaft Ask an Expert Car Questions Boat Mechanics Is a crack in the exhaust bellows a major issue for an Mercruiser Jason, Marine Mechanic Degree in Marine Technology. More tools listed below in the steps. Dollies, SportsStuff Great Big I will post a pic tomorrow, https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1500205917053.2071101.1591328395&l=d339bdf789. Keep your equipment running at peak efficiency with high-quality Oregon replacement parts. Lid Fastening MethodsPVC diameters: 18", 21", 24", 30", 48". Can be cast into For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. screwdriver. or Register, OEM Quicksilver Bellows Adhesive- 1.5 Oz Tube 92-86166Q1, OEM Quicksilver/Mercury Smart Craft Trim Sender Kit 8M0107462 (Analog Trim Gauge), OEM Smart Craft Trim Sender Kit 8M0107462 (Digital Trim Gauge), OEM MerCruiser Bravo 1/2/3 Lower Drive Shift Cable Kit 865437A02 8M0176523, OEM Quicksilver/Mercury Expander Tool 91-8M0096108, OEM Quicksilver/Mercury Hinge Pin Tool 91-78310, OEM Quicksilver/Mercury Bravo/Alpha Bellows Sleeve Tool 91-818162, MerCruiser Alpha Gen 1 Outdrive (1973-1991), MerCruiser O/B & I/O Cooling & Water Pumps, Mercruiser Alpha Gen 1 Transom Assembly Parts, MerCruiser Alpha Gen 2 Transom Assembly Parts, Mercury Portable Tiller Motors (2.5-25HP), Mercury Portable Remote Motors (2.5-25HP), Boat Covers & Tarps for Winter Preparation, Fabric Cleaners, Protectants, & Waterproofing, Aftermarket Air Filters & Crankcase Ventilation, Aftermarket Distributor Caps & Tune Up Kits, Aftermarket O & B & I & O Cooling & Water Pumps, Outboard Motor Transom Pads & Support Plates, Seastar Solutions Hynautic Systems & Parts, Temperature & Pressure & Alarms & Switches, Electrical & Electronic Cleaners & Lubricants, OEM MerCruiser Bravo 1/2/3 Bellows Seal/Repair Kit 30-803100T1 8M0095485. WebC Series 3 Blade Replacement Blades SE121 Bravo One Replacement Sterndrives SE121 | SE122 Bravo One Lower Units Bellows; Belt Tensioners; Belts; Boat Gears & Gear Sets; Carburetor Mounting Gaskets; Condensers - Crusader; Diesel Engine Oil; Diesel Inboard Fuel Filters; Dipsticks & Tubes;

The swivel shaft goes from the underside of the gimbal ring and then up into a hole in the lower side of the gimbal hosing, then into your steering arm inside the engine room. These wrenches are modified to make turning the steering arm bolt and nut, as well as the swivel shaft lock nut, much easier. Dock, Cabin and Its really only a bandaid though and doesn't solve the underlying issue. depending on application. Deals, Electronics Serialized items such as engines, drives, and transom assemblies must be installed by a dealer for warranty to be valid. Ventilation, Interior & Cabin Blocks, Marine it up with a torch from the inside to loosen the locktite. Made with iso9001 standards and 304 stainless steel for an absolutely perfect fit! High Back Reclining Helm Seat, Cabin and

while its off. For now, lets focus on the exhaust bellows, using the MerCruiser Alpha One as an example (counterclockwise from top). it in place and of course there is a special tool from Merc to install and I replaced both of these.

Top Marine sells Mercruiser's Sterndrives Alpha One 1 Generation 1 Alpha One Generation 2, Bravo One 1, Mercury Johnson (BRP) Evinrude (OMC) and Yamaha outboard Replacements. It sucks that it is such a poor design by Merc.

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Caulking, Marine Engine You can find the tools online and in sets. Worked like a charm. I used a socket extension and a screwdriver to get it out.

Even something as simple as putting a bellows clamp on can be screwed up. *Open-end/box wrench set Deals, Pumps & Plumbing No wonder why i had a leak. assembly.

Access the aft clamp from underneath.

The rear end of the Bravo bellows are held in place with an aluminum retainer sleeve. Look in the large hole where the drive shaft goes and you will see the sleeve. You will destroy/ruin the sleeve taking it out but the new Bellows Kit includes a new sleeve. Use an adequate tool and pry the old sleeve out. It's thin and will fold up easily. You will notice the seal has a bit larger diameter than the bushing and in turn the cavity in the gimbal housing also has different diameters for the bushing and seal. WebReplacement Impeller for the Mike Kuhl River Rat Water Pump Which was going to be more expensive than i thought it need be and potentially create more issues by being so invasive.

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Accessories, Pontoon Bimini 91-45497A1) through the bell-housing mount and into the bellows, and align the U-shaped plates with the third fold of the bellows. Il propose des spectacles sur des thmes divers : le vih sida, la culture scientifique, lastronomie, la tradition orale du Languedoc et les corbires, lalchimie et la sorcellerie, la viticulture, la chanson franaise, le cirque, les saltimbanques, la rue, lart campanaire, lart nouveau. Now onto the fix. Acessories, Fish Cleaning

Next remove the bushing. Notice this person also has the Merc plug repair kit (perhaps a failed attempt). *Socket wrench set (-inch drive) Vinyl, Floating Boat Get a manual, there are correct ways to install this stuff, do it wrong and you'll wish you had a pro do it for you. Structural AdhesivesThree different types to choose from, JavaScript is disabled. For all #2 Bravo units. No matter what, you are screwed. WebReplacement Parts. Its $75and once done you can return it and get $55 back. This software has many innovative features and you can trap a Bull or Bear in REAL TIME! Hardware, Boat Seat AdaptersGasketed RLA24 for 24" diameter Put a hose clamp over one end of the bellows so that the clamp screw is on top of the bellows (indicated by the split line on the bellows) and facing the access hole on the transom housing.

JavaScript is disabled. into the housing. Parts, Sacrificial Anodes & I had the port side on my fix list this offseason but I'm debating on letting ride another season.. Too many other things on the list and no time. The green and red holes you drill only far enough to where you feel the drill enters empty space. Also note there is a seam in the bushing, position this seam to the left or right when installing in the cavity. document.getElementById("copyright_year").innerHTML = new Date().getFullYear(); OEM MerCruiser Gimbal Water Hose Inlet Nipple Gasket For all Bravo drives #24 in the drawing Manufacturer Part number: Old 27-441081 New 27-8M0061737. Yes drive off, 6 nuts and rams then you have room to get at shifter link , cable is pinched on to shifter cam, undo cable on engine plastic link on manifold pull through Tighten the Aft Clamp I then loosened the the steering arm bolt and nut using the two modified 5/8 wrenches (don't remove unless you are replacing them). Orenco's fiberglass access lids, risers and Replaces Part Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited. It looks like you're new here. In doing this we have developed the largest range of replacement aftermarket blow off/recirculation valves, intercoolers, and actuators in the world.

Bullet Skimmer, Paint and And there is actually a dimple on the upper most section of the gimbal housing (in one of my picts), as its the same as an Alpha. Accessories, Boat Hardware, Marine Ropes, Boat As said IF you do this wrong the end result will be the boat will take on Easy Bellows & Transom Seal Repair Kits! With the bellow in place it makes it difficult to get any oomph behind your hammer, but the seal should eventually go into place. Second, I then removed the two trim rams from the drive.

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Fifth install the new lower swivel shaft and upper thin washer. Skill Level: 3/5 The bellows is made of flexible, durable rubber for a long service life. Gas Inboard Engines, Inboard/Outboards, and Sternd. Once the lower flange of the swivel shaft was exposed on the underside of the gimbal ring, i was able to get a pry bar in there and get the swivel shaft to come out. Serialized items such as engines, drives, and transom assemblies must be installed by a dealer for warranty to be valid. Sealant, & We are pleased to launch our new product Money Maker Software for world's best charting softwares like AmiBroker, MetaStock, Ninja Trader & MetaTrader 4.

Well itturned out to be the infamous Swivel shaft seal leak.

When done you will have a nice access window to the swivel shaft lock nut and steering arm.

Bellow kit Mercruiser Bravo 1,2,3 1982 & UP, Sterndrive Replacement Transom Seal Repair Kit Slide the ground clip to the lower edge of the bellows, push the bellows fully on the transom-housing mounting boss, and tighten it to the manufacturers specs. Lids are an Deals, Trailering Locks, Boat Deck Hardware, Boat Trailer out. You just have to torquethose to spec each season as preventative maintenance. Dream, have you not seen the zerk on the outside?

Accessories, Big Jon WebFits: MerCruiser Bravo One 1982 & UP MerCruiser Bravo Two 1982 & UP MerCruiser Bravo Three 1982 & UP Replaces OEM # 30-803100T1 and 8M0095485 Kit Includes: U-joint bellows Exhaust bellows Shift bellows Gimbal bearing (greaseable) Bellows clamps Water inlet hose Mounting gasket O-rings Specs Reviews Take pictures of If you notice heavy rust/flaking/corrosion/etc on the gimbal housing below the steering arm, you will likely be looking at replacing the entire transom assembly at that point. for Sale, Buy A NuWave Marine. You will have to manipulate the gimbal ring up and down and start to get the swivel shaft to slide out in order to fully remove the top nut.

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