radon27

Howdy!

What do I need to convert my flywheel/housing to accept a Bravo 3? This is a 454.

Pic 1 is what I have.


I know I need the merc coupler. What about the housing? I don't see that listed anywhere? Or does it come with the merc coupler?

example:



Thanks for your help!

Andrew

ezstriper

you are going to need the merc bellhousing as well as the coupler, a lot of the bolt ons are diff as well, may be able to make them work, what about parts off old engine ?

radon27

Thanks, that is what I thought. I just don't know why I can't find that bellhousing online..

Basically I'm just going to put a bravo three on a working 454. Just have not found the bellhousing yet. Maybe merc calls it something else? Searches come up with zilch so far.

Thanks

FIXX

iTrader: (2)

ok are you changing your volvo set up to a bravo 3 ? ok i have a mint bell housing from a BB you will also need a coupler..pic one is for a volvo,,whats wrong with the volvo set up? that would be as strong as a bravo 3 if not stronger and lighter..going from a volvo to a mercruiser transom housing you will need to do some major glass work to the reansom on the boat because the cut out on a volvo is way bigger then the mercruiser cut out..

radon27

My duoprops are from 1994 and parts are just so expensive. I just want to throw a new drive on there and be done with it. I'm going from twin 454s to a single. Yeah, full transom glass work, stringers etc...

Yeah, I'm the reverse of most here

I want less HP/weight and better fuel economy. And get this..... I only want to go 25 knts!

I fish/Scuba off the Channel Islands near Los Angeles... 20-25 knts is about our average cruise in the average conditions.

ezstriper

sounds like to me you would be better off selling and buying a single bravo boat ?