Tell me about SSM drives.
Need some info on older SSM. no 3 drives. How much ponies can they handle? Reliability. maintenance. etc. pros and cons.
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I'll start I think a good reliable HP number is between 650-750
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I've heard 650 ft/lbs thrown around for the SSM #3. BAM lists the beefed up 3A as rated for 750hp/750tq.
Pros and cons.... Guess those depend on what drive you are comparing them to. |
Aren't 3's the ones that are really hard to get parts for?
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both these boats had 800 + hp and never a problem
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Planning to push 580 HP on each, so I think it should be ok. Any issues with the Merc transmissions that were used with them?
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they are a great upgrade to a bravo xr. you should be just fine with 750 hp. the boat will shift nicely with a trans. and there are still guys out there that can repair them. i believe it will add value to your boat as well. it gives me piece of mind knowing that i have speedmasters on the rear of my boat
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Originally Posted by PARADOX
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Planning to push 580 HP on each, so I think it should be ok. Any issues with the Merc transmissions that were used with them?
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There are still new internal parts available for the #3 drive. I have new 1.31:1 straight cut, net forged upper gear sets ( the same "gear" as used in the #3A and the #5 drives, but manufactured with the "shank" as I call it, to be used in a #3 drive ) and new 1.75" dia.propshafts available for these drives. These pieces were manufactured in the USA. I can also supply the same upper gear that has a "polygon" internal for the #4 drive.
Gary 612-247-7081 |
THanks for the info and PM's. Not looking for any parts or to buy just yet, just some info.
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