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Old 01-01-2013 | 12:15 PM
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OK Guys,

Here is my current setup, Merc 600SCI staggered with Stellings extension Boxes, Bravo one XR with shorty lowers running 34 pitch Maximus props that have been tweaked by Hering. All this on the back of Donzi 38ZR

Changing uppers to IMCO SCX with helmet change and oil resevoir change, keeping Merc Shorty lowers.

Any surprises I should look for doing this changeover?

Thanks for your help.

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Old 01-02-2013 | 12:05 AM
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You need the special coupler to connect the SC lower to the SCX upper clutch shaft. The newer style of shift cable helps also. It has a steel end on the center cable that stops the flexing of the old style one.
Other than that.. you should be good!
Enjoy the peace of mind of the SCX!!
And Happy New Year!
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Old 01-02-2013 | 11:48 AM
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thanks, got the couplers but first I have heard about the shift cables. Thanks for the input.
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Old 01-03-2013 | 09:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Mr Gadgets
You need the special coupler to connect the SC lower to the SCX upper clutch shaft. The newer style of shift cable helps also. It has a steel end on the center cable that stops the flexing of the old style one.
Other than that.. you should be good!
Enjoy the peace of mind of the SCX!!
And Happy New Year!
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will this new style cable work with a Bravo 1? My cable has a few bends in it where it enters the drive. Whenever I pull the drive I have to straighten it out again.
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Old 01-03-2013 | 04:17 PM
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Yes it is the replacement for the old style. I dont think the flexible one is available any more.. Fits all Bravos as far as I know.
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Old 01-03-2013 | 04:17 PM
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Originally Posted by ThisIsLivin
will this new style cable work with a Bravo 1? My cable has a few bends in it where it enters the drive. Whenever I pull the drive I have to straighten it out again.
Same exact thing happens with a BMax. I wonder if it's the same design.....
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Good info, I'm hoping maybe later this winter.
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Originally Posted by Mr Gadgets
Yes it is the replacement for the old style. I dont think the flexible one is available any more.. Fits all Bravos as far as I know.
Do you have a part number, I'd like to replace mine during my spring maintenance?
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Old 01-04-2013 | 09:43 AM
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Thanks for the update! Looking forward to hearing some good results
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Did u sale the xrs ? If not pm me a price
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