are all bravo couplers the same?
 

are all round style bravo one coupler the same? i need one for a mark4 454. thanks

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there are two types for the bravos,the standard one has the aluminum insert and the heavy duty has the steel insert.the standard works perfect for most applications.

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so this should work then


http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MerCr...spagenameZWDVW

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I was told by my engine builder not to use the steel insert for a normal application. Ive got warmed over hp500's and i use the aluminum.

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Yes it will work

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I have a couple used one that I replace with the new style the ar in ok condition never spun have a ltlle rust on them.
They were from 500 hps and I replace them just as insurance as I was upping the motors horse power and did not want to take a chance

let me know if you are interested

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I have one never used $200 shipped to your door.

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Marty .... I'm interested in the Coupler .. Is it the new style with grease fittings ? Steel Or Aluminum ?

98itrwhite .. has first shot ... thanks... mike

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Beware of used couplers on e-bay. I have been stiffed at least twice. One was advertised as in new condition.
Use the spline grease, and clean and inspect any used coupler and install with Merc. factory alignment tool. BBB

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thanks for all the response's. i found one local. i am trying to get it back togather for a final run this weekend. thanks again guys :drink:

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Mine has greese fittings and steel.

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what are the grease fittings used for?

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grease






I couldn't resist.

allows you to grease the coupler without pulling the drive, every 50 hours can't hurt.

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marc ..... shame shame ..... :drink:

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Very correct.... Serviced a 2003 Sea ray sold as 2004 last year and couldn't believe how hardned the spline grease became. maybe not a bad thing being able to grease the coupler without drive removal... This only applies to every two to three seasons, and drive must be be removed and transom assy. fully inspected, etc...

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Hey Fellas,

Got a question, I just pulled my my 600 hp 502 ci. engine out of my 24 Pantera. I have about 180 hrs on the drive coupler, heavy duty mercury marine (mcm 861523A9). I will be freshening my engine and reinstalling it my question is do I need to replace the coupler or will it be O.K. I have always greased the unit probably more than necessary. Visually it looks as good as the day i bolted up to the engine. Any advise on this would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,

Anthony

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should be fine ...only problem would be spline wear from misalignment ... the splines should be squared (flat) .. If they come to a point you need to replace it ....m

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Mike,

Thanks for the info,I will inspect before I reinstall...