Go Back  Offshoreonly.com > Technical > General Q & A
Is the rear pin for Bravo trim cylinders lagrer than an Alpha? >

Is the rear pin for Bravo trim cylinders lagrer than an Alpha?

Notices

Is the rear pin for Bravo trim cylinders lagrer than an Alpha?

Thread Tools
 
Old 04-07-2005 | 09:32 AM
  #1  
RMM
Thread Starter
Registered
 
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 37
Likes: 0
Default Is the rear pin for Bravo trim cylinders lagrer than an Alpha?

When you pull up by hand on the drive there is about 1/2-1" of play because the pin is too small in diameter. This is the horizontal pin that connectds the two trim cylinders. What is happening is the pin is too large for the hole through the drive housing.

Someone thought maybe at some point in time the pin may have been replaced the pin from an Alpha instead of a Bravo and they are different diameters.

Anyone know if this is true? Trying to figure out how to remove the play.

Thanks

1988 Bravo I

Last edited by RMM; 04-07-2005 at 10:50 AM.
RMM is offline  
Reply
Old 04-07-2005 | 09:46 AM
  #2  
BajaIceBreaker's Avatar
Registered
20 Year Member
 
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 704
Likes: 1
From: Cleveland, OH
Default Re: Is the rear pin for Bravo trim cylinders lagrer than an Alpha?

Sounds like a bad gimbal to me... not sure on the size thing.
BajaIceBreaker is offline  
Reply
Old 04-07-2005 | 10:33 PM
  #3  
US1 Fountain's Avatar
Ginger or Mary Ann?
25 Year Member
Charter Member
 
Joined: Oct 2000
Posts: 11,030
Likes: 9
From: L
Default Re: Is the rear pin for Bravo trim cylinders lagrer than an Alpha?

Has your drive been replaced?
Newer Bravos use a plastic 1/2 hole wedge that also goes in that hole to postion the shaft either to the front or to the back of the oblonged slot/hole depending if the drive is to be used on a cruiser or a non- cruiser application.

Last edited by US1 Fountain; 04-07-2005 at 11:00 PM.
US1 Fountain is offline  
Reply
Old 04-08-2005 | 07:37 AM
  #4  
RMM
Thread Starter
Registered
 
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 37
Likes: 0
Default Re: Is the rear pin for Bravo trim cylinders lagrer than an Alpha?

No not been replaced. Found a parts breakdown and looks like they made a 3/8 and a 7/16 pin. Guess I need the 7/16.
RMM is offline  
Reply
Old 02-23-2006 | 07:13 PM
  #5  
25 hors la loi's Avatar
Registered
 
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 860
Likes: 0
From: North of the Border
Default Re: Is the rear pin for Bravo trim cylinders lagrer than an Alpha?

Originally Posted by US1 Fountain
Has your drive been replaced?
Newer Bravos use a plastic 1/2 hole wedge that also goes in that hole to postion the shaft either to the front or to the back of the oblonged slot/hole depending if the drive is to be used on a cruiser or a non- cruiser application.
I never remember on wich side the wedge go ...... in front or rear of the pin ?
Thank's to take time to respond me

I prepared the Outlaw to go to Miami in 6 Day .....and if the weather is on our side ....cross to Exuma Island !!!!!!!!
25 hors la loi is offline  
Reply
Old 02-24-2006 | 06:59 AM
  #6  
Mike Paula's Avatar
Registered
 
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 264
Likes: 0
From: Las Vegas NV
Cool Re: Is the rear pin for Bravo trim cylinders lagrer than an Alpha?

I have an extra of the pin your talking about. The pin, bushings, nuts, and washers will run you about $100.00 new. I know, I missed placed mine when i removed the drive and had to order another set up. Once I installed the new one. guess what? I found where I put the old one. You know right where I would not loose it. . I will make you a deal on it.
Mike
Mike Paula is offline  
Reply
Old 02-24-2006 | 08:12 AM
  #7  
formula31's Avatar
Registered
 
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 2,558
Likes: 1
From: ohio
Default Re: Is the rear pin for Bravo trim cylinders lagrer than an Alpha?

Ive got a couple too. I made longer ones to better accomodate my saddles and Ive got 3 or 4 stock ones laying around.
formula31 is offline  
Reply
Old 02-24-2006 | 08:37 AM
  #8  
25 hors la loi's Avatar
Registered
 
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 860
Likes: 0
From: North of the Border
Default Re: Is the rear pin for Bravo trim cylinders lagrer than an Alpha?

Thank`s you guy .... i have my respond on another thread ....i will put the wedge in front of the pin

Thank`s alot ...

Only 5 day before the departure to Miami
25 hors la loi is offline  
Reply
Old 02-24-2006 | 09:23 AM
  #9  
mkulikow's Avatar
Registered
 
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 53
Likes: 0
From: Lake Champlain
Default Re: Is the rear pin for Bravo trim cylinders lagrer than an Alpha?

If I recall correctly for B3 the wedge goes in front of the pin, for B1 and 2 it goes behind.

I am not sure about the difference between alpha and bravo pin size-wise but the entire pin kit including pin, 4x bushings, 4x washers and nuts can be found for ~$60 brand new.
mkulikow is offline  
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
StrikinLightnin
General Q & A
3
05-18-2025 09:01 PM
jdub
Wanted
0
04-04-2008 05:56 AM
Ailina
General Q & A
3
11-13-2004 06:52 PM
IRONMAN
General Q & A
2
09-27-2004 06:12 AM
Cigaretteman
General Boating Discussion
3
03-04-2004 01:03 PM

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On



Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service

Copyright © 2026 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.