Seperating Bravo upper and lower
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Seperating Bravo upper and lower
Is this as easy as just pulling the drive? The reason I'm wondering is I might have to pull drives myself, and it might be easier with two seperate pieces. What's involved in reassembly?
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If you are simply pulling the drives off with no intentions of tearing them down, then just pull the drives in 1 piece. Its easy enough by yourself. Taking the 2 halves apart is also easy. Just pull all the nuts off but dont forget the bolt under the rear zinc ( the one above the prop), then just slide the lower down.
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If the upper and lower go back together as easy as the upper seperates from the bell housing, that's easiest even if it takes more work. I won't know until I try, but I'm not convinced I can get the engine hoist under the swim platform. Of course I'll go that route if I can get it under there.
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2 people can pull and remove the drive without a hoist......the second person is really needed to make sure the shift linkage separates properly.
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if you can't use the hoist, stack up some wood blocks under the drive for support while undoing the linkage, and when you put them back on, make sure the linkage hooks up properly before you thighten down the bolts.
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If the upper and lower go back together as easy as the upper seperates from the bell housing, that's easiest even if it takes more work. I won't know until I try, but I'm not convinced I can get the engine hoist under the swim platform. Of course I'll go that route if I can get it under there.
Thanks guys!
Thanks guys!
Loosen the nuts - pull ut out halv an inch or so - loosen the shift cable from the shift linkage - pull the drive.
When getting it back on you might need one more person to steer the shaft into the gimbal bearing.
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As great as the Formula Silent Thunder platform is, I don't want to be under there trying to muscle 110lbs in an awkward position.
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