How to Repair and Replace Bravo III Out Drive Part 2

Removing & Inspecting Bravo III Out Drive. Part 2

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[chriscarter]

great video ED! I'll be changing my own seals after watching how easy it is.. Kudos you are an awesome teacher!!

[kendallcurtis]

Although 12 years old, simply another great video Eddie that is very helpful. Thank you.

[Luigi-pkmk]

Nice vid as always Eddie! Couple things I've learned to make it go on easier...
1) get a drive jack, this will save your back you do not have to lift it at all...
2) use the alignment tool to line up the gimble bearing inside so the driveshaft can go straight into the coupler
3) turning the prop shaft works if you can install it in gear but if your drive is supposed to be installed in neutral, I use a long thin screwdriver in the u-joint cross area to just turn the driveshaft enough to make the splines line up. On the times when it fought me this is what made all the difference. 1/8th" turn it slides right in! I also use Permatex Aviation or Perfect seal on the threads of the studs that hold the drive on to prevent seizing.

[woody_teacher]

Thanks Eddie - great video. I just changed my gear oil only to see a leak in my leg. After watching your video, looks like the job will be easier than I thought. Thanks mate - Cheers.

[JoeWhiting-mz]

Great job as always. Thanks for posting.

[goodbonezz]

Awesome videos, Eddie. Thank you for making them!

[williamevery]

The Trim-in-Limit insert which is the white half moon piece inserted before putting the trim cylinders stainless steel bar in with the washers and nuts is inserted incorrectly for a Bravo 3. It is supposed to be installed aft and not forward as they had it. Only Bravo one and two gets it installed forward.

[norwegianflyer]

Great video!!! Thank you for posting. I used this video today for removing my Bravo 3 X outdrive. It was very easy like the video shows. Greetings from Norway :)

[rjuice]

with all the horrible videos out there, these videos are great and are what they say in headlines. thank you glad you take the time to do these.

[infinity]

Thanks for the video Ed! Where is the seal between the Stern drive and Bell Housing that seals the bellows? The Alpha series had a gasket between Stern Drive and Bell Housing, this doesn't seem to have anything preventing water from entering the bellows.

[willytv]

Hi Eddie, great video - I think you mentioned that you greased the gimbal bearing. Are those not sealed? I know the older merc drives had grease fittings for the gimbal, but I thought all newer models had the sealed gimbal bearings that could not be greased. Please reply as I’m having issues with a B3 drive right now. Thanks...

[rjlc]

Awesome video, I need to go a little further. I have a oil leak behind the first propeller. I have look for the need to get in and replace the two seal. One looks like an o-ring and there is another that looks like it's on the shaft. Looks like a straightforward job. Am I missing anything? Thank you.

[MrGeorgeferreira]

Eddie, I understand bravo iii has no gasket but is there a need to use any sealing epoxy on the surface of the drive to insure no water intrusion or those seals are enough? I guess you are just trying to print water from going through the shift cable cavity and the other cavities such as the oil pin etc, correct?

[TriDaddy]

I didn't see anything mentioned about checking alignment.   My motor mount settled causing miss alignment and the shaft to eat away the aluminum engine coupler. Make sure you check alignment annually!!  Nice work Eddy!

[dmanmoto]

What is the torque you put on the drive bolts, And why don't you put that glue on the drive? Before you slide it in?

[AWDnt]

Damn you!! You made that look WAAY too easy! The pry bar is a great idea, I never thought of that.

[MrGeorgeferreira]

Hey Eddie, did you forget the speedometer tubing to reattach to the lower unit?

[oraivan]

Eddie you have saved me so much money thank you so much for the great videos

[inquisitor]

Hi Eddy
I got a singole engine with a Bravo III but how often do those seal kit need to be replaced? Thanks

[dmanmoto]

What's the torque on the six drive bolts?