Cutting a Bravo lower
08-13-2002, 11:25 AM
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Greg, my eyes are starting to feel better; thanks for asking. I need to wait a few more days before getting back to it, and I think I will toss my self darkening hood! So, for right now everything is in limbo. As soon as I can get back to it I will post some pics.
08-13-2002, 11:53 PM
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B.R.S. and shawn, I sent emails to you guys. Shawn, I need to get up with Chris at Stern Drive Specialties on current prices for gear sets etc. ( I buy all of my Merc stuff from sterndrivespec)
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08-24-2002, 04:32 PM
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mxz800, I posted a couple of pics illustrating the indexing of the two sections. However, I just got the shaft today and checked for shimming, straightness, backlash, etc. Everything worked out great, and I am very encouraged. I will complete the welding and cosmetic touches next week and post some photos. I have kept a journal of the entire process; logging info about any glitches and ideas that would make everything come together a little smoother.
08-25-2002, 07:45 AM
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John/Maxx, I think I am going to need my drives shortened by two inches as well. It would be nice if you could cast a nose cone right into the drive---kinda like IMCO does. I still might be interested anyway.
Q. I wonder if it is more critical to have better hydrodynamics i.e. a nose cone when the drive is deepe into the water or higher up near the surface/surface piercing? Can anyone answer that?
By the way, I have XR drives from the year 2000
Q. I wonder if it is more critical to have better hydrodynamics i.e. a nose cone when the drive is deepe into the water or higher up near the surface/surface piercing? Can anyone answer that?
By the way, I have XR drives from the year 2000
08-25-2002, 09:25 AM
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Mark / Kaama, I was wondering the same thing. Precision Manufacturing in Fl makes a nose cone / LWP that is not as large as some of the others I've seen. I was going to do some testing with that one to see if it makes any difference. Give me a call when you get a chance 
