Wow, I see what you mean. Well I am changing from the triangular ones because I am building some power. I already have one of the old mag couplers (no zerks but large machined plate, splines good great). I can get another new one on ebay for hopefully $100. They are only gonna see 450 hp but im building the engines so that I never (hopefully) have to mess with them again. I dont want to have to mess with couplers either. Your thoughts?

Put the new style on and be done with it.

Just went through this hassle last summer. Most of the cost is labor. Why use used parts when a new one is so minimal compared to other parts/services? Remember what we are talking about here.

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Correct me if I'm wrong, .......but I was told the new couplers are made from bronze instead of aluminum. Should be more durable.

CJC

Rod, is there a different part number for the new coupler? Ca you get them. My local guy didnt know what I was talking about and I really doubt I can get them for that price around here. Also, do you know if they will fit in my old 88 flywheel housings with the triangular coupler? The center hole seems a lot smaller than the other Bravos I remember. Thanks Tom

Let me get this right...

You are upgrading your motors to 450+ HP and you are going to install used couplers to save a $200 or so? You must like doing everything twice....

Get the new coupler and don't have a migraine during boating season....


Woodsy

Sounds stupid doenst it, But I have very limited funds and put the money on things that I know need it first. Ive never hurt a coupler, Im only changing them now as a safety factor and I dont like the triangular ones. I wish I had the funds to put the best of everything in but do the best I can. I use stock rods too, reconned and good bolts but if I had the money, Id get something better just to be safe, but ive never broken a rod either. With both couplers and housings, its closer to $1000.

The new part number is 861523A7. I made a mistake on pricing. I can sell the old style for the lower number, but not the new ones. List price on the new ones is 442.05, I'll sell them for 325 + shipping. Yes, I have (4) in stock.

Rod

Thanks, Ill get back with ya (christmas bonus I hope). Did you know about the housing?

There are a couple of different bell hsgs. The only way I can tell is to see pics.

Rod

Rod, I will get pics this weekend, One last question on the coupler. It fits Mark 4 flywheels right?

Tom