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Old 10-06-2020, 06:07 PM
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Default Tips for removing bravo transom assembly that does not want to come off

I am restoring my 88 Cigarette Bullet and I am working on removing the Bravo transom assemblies. I have the inner plates removed but the outer assembly does not want to let go. I made this set up so that I could pull even pressure on it using the all thread and a nut but still no luck. Any tips or tricks you could share? Thanks





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Old 10-06-2020, 06:19 PM
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Is that silicone around the drive or 5200?... or just a bad tape during prep for a paint job?
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Old 10-06-2020, 07:10 PM
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well thought out puller!

if it is 5200..................
tough job ahead !
gelcoat will peel off when removing and might also have some fiber following along!

try to use a hammer inside on the bolt so you can maybe get it to move just enough to use somekind of pry bar outside to slowly go around it... or use a dented steel wire for windshield to cut the silicone around and underneath the transom assembly

either way, might be a long job... !!!
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Carefully put some heat to the housing! I would use two MAP gas torches, one on each side, heat it up a bit and then take a couple of good 3" putty knives and tap one in on each side while applying pressure with your puller. You'll get it. .
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I would not try to pull it off without cutting the adhesive around the assembly.
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Old 10-06-2020, 07:39 PM
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Old 10-06-2020, 10:31 PM
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Thank you for the replies. The sealant around the housing is silicone. I cut the silicone with a razor blade. I was able to get a scraper in behind it in some areas tonight so at least that’s a start. The housing studs were pretty corroded so I am thinking they what’s causing it to stick in the transom. I bought a pack of tapered composite shims from Lowe’s tonight and hopefully I can work them in between the housing and transom while pulling on it with the all thread. I will update tomorrow with progress. Thanks again for the tips.
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Old 10-07-2020, 05:39 AM
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Harbor freight sells a set of t-handles with wire that is used for cutting out auto glass . The wire will sneak into tight spaces and cut through the urethane using a sawing action. Auto glass industry has been using a heavy multi strand nylon cord to cut windshields out for many years now,think high test fishing line. I use the cord to cut through all kinds of adhesive. It can take moldings and emblems off a car in seconds without damaging paint. The wire is what I would start with which would get to where studs are ,then you would have a gap to get putty knives in.
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Bunch of good ideas here folks. Just wanted to say thanks and post to bring this thread to the top so peeps will see it. Sure like that puller.

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Old 02-12-2022, 02:29 PM
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Was in the same spit about a year ago, i just cleaned up the studs on the inside of the boat to get them as smooth as possible as mine were pretty wild. Then i kept tapping studs with a 5lb hammer. Took a while but it popped the seal after an hour or so.
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