Offshoreonly.com

Offshoreonly.com (https://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/)
-   Drives and Lower Units (https://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/drives-lower-units-217/)
-   -   Bravo Drive Rotation (https://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/drives-lower-units/183033-bravo-drive-rotation.html)

Run_em_hard 03-26-2008 02:51 PM

Bravo Drive Rotation
 
I thought that I knew the answer to this but I keep hearing different stories. So whats the truth? Are Bravo drives set up from the factory to spin a specific direction? If so is one any stronger than the other. Also if so, and your current boat is set to run RH, how difficult is it to set your boat/drive to run a LH drive RH?:angry-smiley-038:

DMOORE 03-26-2008 03:28 PM

Bravos can run either way. Doesn't matter. Simply a matter of switching props and shift linkage. Infact if you switched props, and put your boat in reverse, it would go forward.


Darrell.

Run_em_hard 03-26-2008 03:33 PM

Well what if my current boat is set up to run a RH rotation and I put a LH rotation drive on, how difficult is it to get it to run RH without changing props?

DMOORE 03-26-2008 03:43 PM


Originally Posted by Run_em_hard (Post 2500717)
Well what if my current boat is set up to run a RH rotation and I put a LH rotation drive on, how difficult is it to get it to run RH without changing props?

On a bravo, you just switch how the shift linkage is connected. No such thing as a LH or RH bravo. There are like ...Bi or something.:D




Darrell.

Run_em_hard 03-26-2008 04:46 PM


Originally Posted by DMOORE (Post 2500744)
On a bravo, you just switch how the shift linkage is connected. No such thing as a LH or RH bravo. There are like ...Bi or something.:D




Darrell.

How do you switch the shift linkage to adjust this? I understand how it hooks up but I don't see how to switch how it is connected?

JaayTeee 03-26-2008 05:58 PM


Originally Posted by Run_em_hard (Post 2500842)
How do you switch the shift linkage to adjust this? I understand how it hooks up but I don't see how to switch how it is connected?


You do it at the shifter mechanism at the helm.

The shift lever will have an attachment point
on the opposite side of the pivot point

you move the cable to the opposite side.

look at item # 1 in this picture.

http://www.mercruiserparts.com/Show_...2%2F3+Lever%29

Run_em_hard 03-26-2008 07:02 PM

Awesome, thanks for all the knowledge.

t500hps 03-26-2008 08:25 PM

Why are you trying to switch it? Are you trying to change from a RH prop to a LH prop? The above info is correct, just curious what your trying to do.

fountainfevr 03-26-2008 09:19 PM

I have Bravo one LH rotation sheered teeth off upper gear set could this be due to LH rotation? I have heard LH puts more stress on gears?

speedreeder 03-26-2008 09:42 PM

LH rotation on a bravo, Loads the top gear and wants to shove it out the top cap. RH rotation puts the load on the "floor" of the drive so it will last longer.


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 05:59 AM.


Copyright © 2026 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.