sprink58, thanks for that, very helpfull, did u get the drawing/template with the new drive?
wonder if mercruiser supply it seperately. could u post the drg number, its just too small to make out .
Thanks.

Anybody have a link to where I can get that template?

No template, but A few years ago when I did a transom I picked this up for drilling the holes, set it for 90 degrees and your holes are perfectly aligned. Handy little tool to have around.

http://www.harborfreight.com/angle-d...ide-95622.html

Is the Bravo Drive Longer..Will it affect the x dimension? If so what length shortie would correct it.

Chris

dimension between upper and lower shafts is the same for STANDARD length alphas (gen 1 and 2), pre-alphas and bravos. alpha ss and bravo shorties are shorter to raise prop shaft height. TRS is longer. shift bracket on exhaust. can alpha be used for bravo?

Thats a cool toy! :) i went the cheap route and just bought a small section of plumbing pipe a little bit bigger then the drill bit and then threaded the pipe onto a threaded flange...dont have any pics but i found this on the net. :)
http://www.wikihow.com/Make-and-Use-a-Drill-Guide