SEI complete Bravo drives
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From: Melbourne, FL.
Just placed the order for a 1.50 unit to replace my 20 year old XR drive behind a 425 HP engine. We'll see how it does right next to the newer Mercruiser XR leg on the Stbd side. The newer Merc leg was $8K last year and my local dealers are quoting me $12K now.
Thanks Boatnt for the reply on the Imco Steering.
Thanks Boatnt for the reply on the Imco Steering.
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From: Melbourne, FL.
Got my drive on Thursday and struggled with the install today. This is not my first outdrive swap but this one will just not go any further than shown in the photo below. I rotated the engine (slightly) at least 10 times trying to get the splines to line up but I'm wondering if the engine wasn't slightly out of alignment when I pulled the old drive out so I ordered an alignment shaft to check it out.
It took about 1/2 an hour to pull the old drive but I fought with the install of this bastard for about 4 hours before finally giving up.
Any ideas why it might be stuck here?

It took about 1/2 an hour to pull the old drive but I fought with the install of this bastard for about 4 hours before finally giving up.
Any ideas why it might be stuck here?

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From: Melbourne, FL.
The old outdrive came right off. No corrosion as this was a freshwater boat its whole life and the drive was just re-geared a year ago so it's been off of the boat recently.
When I get the alignment shaft I'll know more.
I've also wanted a borescope for years. This was a good excuse to order one so I can go in and see the condition of the coupler splines.
When I get the alignment shaft I'll know more.
I've also wanted a borescope for years. This was a good excuse to order one so I can go in and see the condition of the coupler splines.






