drive replacement
#1
I have a 35 with bravo drives and would like to put on XRs , who can help with this ? I think the problem I will have is all my stainless brackets for my steering will not work on the new drive. and dont know which ratio to run . the drives now have 1.36 spinning 28 p dravo 4 blades.
#2
If your going from bravo to XR then everything should match up (unless you want extension boxes or some other add-on. Are you sure 1.36 and 28's, that would mean you got some big power. If your running something like 502 Mags then you likely have 1.65 drives.
#3
Swapped over my last boat to Xrs easy swap only Diff is your gimbal bearing (which you should change anyway) The one that should be in it with a Xr has a red dot on it (there is a thickness diff in the bearings) other than that easy swap have your lower unit gone through as the one for a reg bravo is a little lighter duty. those are not the failure point in these drives anyway! ratio wise unless you want to buy a new props stay with what you have.. now for price Buy a Merc reman upper (little known fact ) same drive as new Diff part# and Diff warranty but all new drive no used parts.. they do this to stay in the game W/Ins company's plus you will like the price..
Have Fun! Bob
ps the XRs will have a nice whine to it because of the gear cut diff sounds like you have a SC in back! compared to the standard Bravo also don't forget to order decal kits for them!
Have Fun! Bob
ps the XRs will have a nice whine to it because of the gear cut diff sounds like you have a SC in back! compared to the standard Bravo also don't forget to order decal kits for them!
Last edited by blownincome; 07-10-2010 at 06:35 AM.




