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Forum: Fountain
07-24-2013, 09:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,162
Posted By 29Fever575sci

Had a 2001 29 with a 575SCi.Heard that loud bang...

Had a 2001 29 with a 575SCi.Heard that loud bang and no gear forward or rev. Blew 3 bravo drives. First was a vertical shaft and the other two times it was the upper gears.
Sounds like you got some...
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
01-05-2013, 01:06 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,848
Posted By 29Fever575sci

Yep, the upper is the weak link. I have the same...

Yep, the upper is the weak link. I have the same boat as you, 29 fever with the single motor. With the motor upgrades done to the 575SCi I can get on plane with only 1/3 throttle.
A lot of guys...
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
01-04-2013, 03:07 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,848
Posted By 29Fever575sci

Running 738lbft of torque. Broke a vertical shaft...

Running 738lbft of torque. Broke a vertical shaft on an XR about 8 hours after I bought the boat. Running around 3,000 rpm's. Totally rebuilt the XR with all the upgraded parts. All new shafts, gears...
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
07-28-2012, 07:42 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,572
Posted By 29Fever575sci

I dropped 4 pitches from a 30 to a 26 4 blade...

I dropped 4 pitches from a 30 to a 26 4 blade Bravo 1. Went from Bravo XR 1.5 gear to a Bmax with 1.3 gears.
With that size boat and an HP500 a standard Bravo drive should hold up fine. Have a buddy...
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
07-18-2012, 08:09 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,202
Posted By 29Fever575sci

Case hardness on the bad pinion gear was 45.4 HRc...

Case hardness on the bad pinion gear was 45.4 HRc and the core was 34.5 HRc. Case should be 60 and core 42.
Forum: Fountain
07-14-2012, 04:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,474
Posted By 29Fever575sci

My 2002 29 With Tyler Crockett built 575SCi is...

My 2002 29 With Tyler Crockett built 575SCi is going up for sale. Just had a Bmax rebuilt and but on. Very clean boat that is turn key. PM me for pictures and discription. I'll be putting in the...
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
07-14-2012, 03:42 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,202
Posted By 29Fever575sci

I broke an XR gear set after 11 hours so I tried...

I broke an XR gear set after 11 hours so I tried an XZ helical set and they lasted 2.5 hours. The pinion completely stripped. Would have got nowhere with a warranty but I checked the hardness of the...
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
06-15-2012, 09:28 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,377
Posted By 29Fever575sci

Wish I had the day off. Boy a 120 at 3/4...

Wish I had the day off. Boy a 120 at 3/4 throttle, that's real good, must be running some big power.
I got a blower and lots of torque so it was a drive killer on a 29 foot single engine boat. Now I...
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
06-15-2012, 07:42 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,377
Posted By 29Fever575sci

Boy, that's not much break-in time. I've got 4.5...

Boy, that's not much break-in time. I've got 4.5 hours on my new drive and have not gone over 3.800 rpm's.
Dick, how many hours do you go on new gears and bearings before you get into it?
I'm going...
Forum: Fountain
05-21-2012, 03:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,049
Posted By 29Fever575sci

I've run a 30 pitch Bravo 1 4 blade up to 87mph....

I've run a 30 pitch Bravo 1 4 blade up to 87mph. That was at 5,500 and 16% slip.
Have a 28 pitch now with a 1.3 gear and need to dial it in again.
81mph is pretty good for 625hp.
Mine stock from...
Forum: Fountain
05-18-2012, 03:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,049
Posted By 29Fever575sci

Hey Spinletto, how does yours run with that v10...

Hey Spinletto, how does yours run with that v10 in it? What drive do you have?
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
05-18-2012, 02:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,617
Posted By 29Fever575sci

I'll try it like it is for several weekends then...

I'll try it like it is for several weekends then give it a good edge and let you know if I see any change.
Thanks for your input.
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
05-18-2012, 08:32 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,826
Posted By 29Fever575sci

Waconda, I have done that with all my other...

Waconda,

I have done that with all my other drives but have researched many articles on the subject. All the new car manufactures add the synthetic oil right out of the box but also have a better...
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
05-18-2012, 06:49 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,617
Posted By 29Fever575sci

Going to be hitting the water for the first time...

Going to be hitting the water for the first time with the Bmax HT tomorrow. I can tell you after be inside the upper drive there is a lot more beef up there to handle extra horsepower. Running it on...
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
05-15-2012, 06:44 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,826
Posted By 29Fever575sci

AMSOIL Synthetic Marine Gear Lube SAE 75W/80W-90...

AMSOIL Synthetic Marine Gear Lube SAE 75W/80W-90 is what I just put in a rebuilt Bmax HT for break-in. Going with NEO from the Bravo shop after a few hours. A buddy had a 5 gal bucket of the Amsoil...
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
05-14-2012, 06:51 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,572
Posted By 29Fever575sci

With a N/A motor in that size boat it may hold up...

With a N/A motor in that size boat it may hold up for some time. As Mr. Gadgets said they will hold if they are built properly. Torque is what will kill a Bravo. A roots style blower with 700HP you...
Forum: General Q & A
05-11-2012, 06:53 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 22,464
Posted By 29Fever575sci

Have the Whipple intercooler, Dart Pro1 heads and...

Have the Whipple intercooler, Dart Pro1 heads and hyd. roller cam. Great set-up. 703hp 738 lbft torque on the dyno by Tyler Crockett. Turn key deal. Don't forget a real good sea strainer/filter for...
Forum: Fountain
04-20-2012, 07:10 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,916
Posted By 29Fever575sci

Pictures on ebay are a little sketchy. No real...

Pictures on ebay are a little sketchy. No real good interior pictures. No pictures of the drive. Also think I see a fresh water flush system so that may mean it has had some of its life in saltwater....
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
04-19-2012, 08:40 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,242
Posted By 29Fever575sci

Merc does suck!!! New rebuilt drive with XR...

Merc does suck!!!
New rebuilt drive with XR gears, one tooth broke off after 11 hours easy use. Merc would not cover. Rebuilt again with XZ gears because of issues with the single gear tooth...
Forum: General Q & A
04-19-2012, 08:15 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,722
Posted By 29Fever575sci

Changed the springs on a buddy's 2001 500efi and...

Changed the springs on a buddy's 2001 500efi and got everything thru Teaque. Took about 6 hours.
Hydraulic lifters so you have to really be on your toes to adjust them. If they are not pumped up all...
Forum: General Q & A
10-16-2011, 10:13 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 819
Posted By 29Fever575sci

I have the offshore mounts so I think I can just...

I have the offshore mounts so I think I can just lift it and turn it a little to get to the back. I have plenty of room on the sides. If I take the blower off I'll have a lot of room in the front to...
Forum: General Q & A
10-14-2011, 01:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 819
Posted By 29Fever575sci

Changing Drive Coupler

Switching to a Bmax drive and I'm going to change the drive coupler while doing it.
How many of you guys have changed it without pulling the motor totally out?
I have room to move the motor foward...
Forum: Fountain
10-12-2011, 04:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,214
Posted By 29Fever575sci

I'm not switching from AADS, George is great but...

I'm not switching from AADS, George is great but after blowing two upper drives in less than 12 hours of easy use it is time to get something that will handle the power. George did a good job but it...
Forum: Fountain
10-10-2011, 10:59 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 31,127
Posted By 29Fever575sci

An easy upgrade would be a Procharger. Stay with...

An easy upgrade would be a Procharger. Stay with 3.5psi boost and that will get you the torque you need. Don't think about the 5psi kit without doing some internal engine mod's. The 3.5psi kit is...
Forum: Fountain
10-09-2011, 10:30 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,214
Posted By 29Fever575sci

The newer HT model is a nice piece. I took the...

The newer HT model is a nice piece. I took the front off to inspect the gears... Boy those gears and bearings are Hugh!
Also the HT has larger vertical shaft in the lower. Most people I hear with...
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