Do you think a drive saver will hold up and fit in that spot? (insider the box ont he bearing carrier)

Good idea and a simpler/cheaper drive saver 4x4 bolt hole pattern. I need a 6 x 4 (6 bolts on the flywheel and 4 for the shaft coupler) but cant find one.

So you guys are mounting this in the box, not on the flywheel. I have about 80 hours on my direct bolt setup, so I am hesitant to fix something that isnt broken.

Did you notice a difference in noise / vibration?

I believe the major benefits are the cushion you get when shifting in and out of gear and on re-entry with less than perfect throttling or in a close chop...like the water in the Great Lakes. This just is an attempt to take a drive line part that is generally used in a cruiser application to replace the Bravo rubber coupling.
You could argue that if this part isn't necessary, then maybe you don't need the Merc rubbler coupling.

OK, my drive made it through the season without buying this saver. Has anybody figured out which one goes in the box. I WILL be doing something with this in the off season.

I think the bolt patter is the same on the flywheel and on the carrier. I have 2 new in boxes if you want them.

$625 shipped - If you want pics/sizes, pm me your email.

The DS part # is correct. I will try and get you a close up picture of all the parts. I will post next week.

This shows the set up for a drive Saver using the Stellings drive shaft.

nice pics.
I am still hopefull that I can put it in the box so I dont have to pull the motor, but haven't got around to it yet.

OK. I attempted to put ther drive saver in,.... well I did put it in. now my companion flange carrior assembly is to long. Teague told me I may have to cut something but I cant remember what. any help?


It would also make sence that it would be too long if it were installed on the flywheel, right?

Installed in the box only one bolt will drop, the other is about 1/2" off. not seen in pic