Newbie Question- Can I use a 90 Bravo one drive to replace a 96?
 

My bravo one went out on my 96 Baja and I was wondering, assuming the ratio is the same, can I use any year bravo (specificly a 1990) to replace it? The upper portion of the drive is shot and is pretty tore up- what usually causes this? The boat has about 500 hours on it and I will be selling it within the next few months to upgrade. Should I go with a drive shower on my next boat? Thanks in advance for all advice!

Re: Newbie Question- Can I use a 90 Bravo one drive to replace a 96?
 

I don't see why you can't use it. Just don't sell it to anyone here on OSO.

Welcome to the board.

Re: Newbie Question- Can I use a 90 Bravo one drive to replace a 96?
 

The 90 bravo isn't going to have the oil transfer port, but the 96 will.
If you are dumping it anyway, drill and tap the oil transfer port and put a pipe plug in it, or you'll have the biggest oil leak ever!

Re: Newbie Question- Can I use a 90 Bravo one drive to replace a 96?
 

Mine 90 does :D
I thougth it was only the first year the Bravo was made?

Re: Newbie Question- Can I use a 90 Bravo one drive to replace a 96?
 

if you are talking about a complete drive swap, then there should be no problem, a drive shower is a good idea for any Bravo.

Mixing some year uppers and lowers have some considerations as mentioned above.