Gimbal Ring Repairs "don't Take Too Long Im A Boater"
 

ALL YOU GUY'S THAT WANT YOUR GIMBAL RINGS REPAIRED DONT TAKE TOO LONG.SPRING IS COMING AND RIGHT NOW IS THE TIME!THERES ABOUT 6 OF YOU WHO CALLED ME. REMEMBER IM A BOATER.DONT THINK ILL PUT OFF A POKER RUN BECAUSE YOU WERE WAITING TILL THE LAST MINUTE TO FIX IT. JR MARINE RON BENDER 216-390-1330. I HAVE PLENTY OF TIME NOW!!!!!!!!:o :o :o :cool:

Ron, I finally got my drive back together. Gimbal ring seemed to tighten up ok. Thanks again for the trick swivel shaft, parts and advice. I'm still trying to round up some "bad" gimbal rings. May have one repaired for a spare when i find a few more to ship to you. Anyone else servicing a bravo drive? Talk to Ron first. His Upper Swivel Shaft is far superior to Mercruiser's, and at a fairer price!

Wildthing How much will a job like this will cost, Gimbal bearing u-joints and bellow.(454 bravo)

I NEED TO KNOW WHATS WRONG. WE REPAIR THE SWIVEL SHAFT SQUARE BY WELDING & REMACHINE WITH A CNC. WE ALSO HAVE OEM PARTS IN STOCK IF YOU NEED THEM. RON

Ron,

Though I don't appear to have a problem with the drive now, I would like to research upgrading the weak link in the Bravo I. My engine should be in the 625+ HP range. The boat is a 24' @ approximately 4000#. Currently spinning a 29P Mirage, but I might swith to a 4 blade.

What parts do you recommend upgrading and what is the cost?
Thanks

useing a standard bravo1 theirs not much you can do to beef up the drive.i would consider xr's or imco's.personally i think b-max's are too much over kill. drives with towers in them will be the best way to go.i would wait and see what happens with your drives. if they break then try something stronger.i have 3 imco's used if you need. ron