Bravo 1 rebuild???
08-24-2006, 07:45 AM
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Bravo 1 rebuild???
I'm currently getting ready to rebuild the engine in my 4200lb Powerquest. I'll be going up from the stock 330hp 454 to ~475hp 496. The lower unit was rebuilt two seasons ago, but from what I can tell, the upper gearbox is completely original (~1000hrs in 13yrs).
I don't plan to abuse the drive with the new engine, should I have it rebuilt? It works great right now, and part of me figures I'm better off running it till it breaks, but I've also got the feeling it may last a lot longer with the new power if it's fresh.
Any thoughts? Thanks in advance.
I don't plan to abuse the drive with the new engine, should I have it rebuilt? It works great right now, and part of me figures I'm better off running it till it breaks, but I've also got the feeling it may last a lot longer with the new power if it's fresh.
Any thoughts? Thanks in advance.
08-24-2006, 10:47 AM
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Re: Bravo 1 rebuild???
Depends how big a deal it is if it breaks unexpectedly.
Mine broke in the Houston ship channel and it could have gotten ugly with all the big commercial traffic.
No guarantee a rebuilt will last longer than your old one though.
I would run it till it breaks and plan on getting a new one or at least a new upper down the road. If you buy a new or reconditioned you could have it on standby.
Mine broke in the Houston ship channel and it could have gotten ugly with all the big commercial traffic.
No guarantee a rebuilt will last longer than your old one though.
I would run it till it breaks and plan on getting a new one or at least a new upper down the road. If you buy a new or reconditioned you could have it on standby.
