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Search: Posts Made By: John the Drive Man
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Forum: Drives and Lower Units
01-06-2012, 10:35 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,327
Posted By John the Drive Man

Go with Konrads. You'll have far less problems...

Go with Konrads. You'll have far less problems and all parts are readly available. You'll be much happier. Can use your existing Gimbals. We can help you out with getting them/ We are a Dealer. Give...
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
01-06-2012, 10:22 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,664
Posted By John the Drive Man

Be very carefull on parts you do find or buy....

Be very carefull on parts you do find or buy. Parts have been out of the Mercury parts system for a couple of years now.
Parts are no longer available. Same with the #II's, 3's and 5's.
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
12-16-2011, 08:23 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 34,241
Posted By John the Drive Man

All you need is a Blind Hole Puller set and you...

All you need is a Blind Hole Puller set and you got everything you need to pull any Gimbal Bearing. That's all I've ever use. And I do a lot of them.
Forum: General Q & A
12-16-2011, 08:00 AM
Replies: 158
Views: 29,428
Posted By John the Drive Man

i would replace those gears with X gears and when...

i would replace those gears with X gears and when set up properly if it's a shimable upper, you'll get easily 250-300 hours on that boat. Call me if you have any questions.
954 237 0332 John
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
11-16-2011, 03:40 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 877
Posted By John the Drive Man

Labor alone is $1000 not counting any parts....

Labor alone is $1000 not counting any parts. Depending on what parts you might need, you might be looking at around $2600 total.
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
10-26-2011, 08:12 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 12,986
Posted By John the Drive Man

I've done many of the Merc Trans. The problem is...

I've done many of the Merc Trans. The problem is inside. Give me a call. 954 237 0332 I can give you a quote,
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
10-25-2011, 09:17 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,946
Posted By John the Drive Man

40 years building drives. Doller Offshore Marine....

40 years building drives. Doller Offshore Marine.
954 237 0332
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
10-07-2011, 09:41 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,179
Posted By John the Drive Man

I have most of the parts in stock, can also get...

I have most of the parts in stock, can also get any of the parts you would need for the drive, give me a call ai; 954 237 0332 and ask for John.
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
10-07-2011, 08:48 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,769
Posted By John the Drive Man

O you are correct. Thanks I wasn't thinking the...

O you are correct. Thanks I wasn't thinking the Sage 8 is a different drive. Thank you.
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
10-07-2011, 08:41 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,769
Posted By John the Drive Man

Should you have any questions call me at; 954 237...

Should you have any questions call me at; 954 237 0332
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
10-07-2011, 08:38 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,769
Posted By John the Drive Man

The only difference from #6 to #8 is the lower...

The only difference from #6 to #8 is the lower heavy duty only. Upper has same parts as #6. Same Trasom assy. lower housing assy. heavier. Otherwise no difference/
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
10-06-2011, 08:15 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 729
Posted By John the Drive Man

All you have to is change the cable location...

All you have to is change the cable location travel at engine and swap the props. There is no right or left drive on Bravos.
You just change shift direction.
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
10-06-2011, 07:56 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,481
Posted By John the Drive Man

That's what I'm referring to Merc. units. I would...

That's what I'm referring to Merc. units. I would never use any other reman unit under no circumstances. You are asking for trouble.
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
10-05-2011, 09:36 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,481
Posted By John the Drive Man

Remember all parts in a reman unit are not used....

Remember all parts in a reman unit are not used. Only the housings are. The working parts are all new.
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
10-04-2011, 09:50 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,481
Posted By John the Drive Man

The running in reverse. If you mean reverse as...

The running in reverse. If you mean reverse as reverse that is not ever a problem, you are putting no load as to speak.
But if you are referring to Bravo's reversing the drives from one side as Port...
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
10-04-2011, 08:48 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,481
Posted By John the Drive Man

Swapping gears is never good. You are reversing...

Swapping gears is never good. You are reversing the loads on the gear teeth. Thus causing reverse stress. This will result in much sooner failure of the gears, than if you just left them alone. Also...
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
09-20-2011, 12:40 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,941
Posted By John the Drive Man

No. not the ring, it's your housing. The seal...

No. not the ring, it's your housing. The seal area. We fix those so you don't have that problem. But you must remove the complete Gimbal from your boat. Give me a call at:
954 237 0332. Ask for John
Forum: General Q & A
09-20-2011, 12:33 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,218
Posted By John the Drive Man

I use a welder that puts a new skeg on and you...

I use a welder that puts a new skeg on and you would never know it. And won't cost more than $165 dollars,It's well worth it,
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
09-20-2011, 10:05 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,338
Posted By John the Drive Man

I have an excellent used one in that I can give...

I have an excellent used one in that I can give you a good price on, New are $1800, Call if interested, 954 237 0332
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
09-20-2011, 08:48 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,338
Posted By John the Drive Man

Have lower housings in stock just like new,...

Have lower housings in stock just like new, call:954 237 0332
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
09-06-2011, 09:31 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,533
Posted By John the Drive Man

XR lowers, never been a problem. Had them on 39...

XR lowers, never been a problem. Had them on 39 Sonics with 850hp never a problem with the lower.
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
09-06-2011, 09:24 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,148
Posted By John the Drive Man

Yes Kiekaefer sold a complete kit with longer...

Yes Kiekaefer sold a complete kit with longer front vertical shaft. I still have some. If interested call; 954 237 0332
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
09-01-2011, 01:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,148
Posted By John the Drive Man

Yes we have some. But you may have to change out...

Yes we have some. But you may have to change out the vertical shaft. Call us at 954 237 0332
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
07-13-2011, 03:35 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,127
Posted By John the Drive Man

You need the tools, otherwise you are setting...

You need the tools, otherwise you are setting yourself up for trouble.
Forum: General Q & A
07-06-2011, 07:56 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,050
Posted By John the Drive Man

That's exactly right, that's why the switch. All...

That's exactly right, that's why the switch. All Bravos cannot be shifted under load. You will streach the cable,
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