Bravo 3 Gear Ratio and uv joints

[coaster]

"I am trying to establish if t

"I am trying to establish if the size of the gears for a specific ratio say [2 : 1] are the same regardless if the drive is Bravo 3 ,, X 3 ,, or X 3 Diesel. I have been told that the top box workings of the Bravo 3 are different to the Bravo X and the X Diesel. A smaller universal joint assembley is used on the standard Bravo 3.Would the equipment in the top box be the same. Not factoring in the shimming difference of the X and X Diesel I would expect that the upper and lower housings are standard. Any help would be appreciated"

 

[searay270slx]

I am in the same situation. I

I am in the same situation. I have to replace a Bravo 3. I was told a 3X would be better if I could get one. What should I watch out for? Stay with the Bravo 3? Thanks.

 

[Bt Doctur]

"[url=""]http://www.boatfix.co

"http://www.boatfix.com/merc/Techbk/97/97hs1.pdf
All the specs here"

 

[coaster]

"Bt Doctur thanks. The Merc Te

"Bt Doctur thanks. The Merc Tech do not give a great deal of info out. Would i be correct in saying , while the gear ratio for Bravo 3 all models with ratio [ 2 : 1] are the same it does not necessarily follow that the physical size of the gears are the same. This would only, on paper, be determined by part numbers."

 

[Bt Doctur]

"If the internal dimentions a

"If the internal dimentions are the same ,all the gear ratio`s have to fit.I`m more familiar with the Alpha`s and all the ratios fit in the same case. 1.32- 1.98. Just a wider space between the teeth."

 

[coaster]

"I understanding what you are

"I understanding what you are saying. For a manuf to produce different size gears for the same ratio and application would cause inventory problems.From Merc site Bravo 3 basic does not have in their upper unit, steel chimney bearing support,,reinforced ribbed top cap. I have no idea what is represented by the collection of words. But, i would expect that the Bravo 3 basic model is not as much, operationally robust. Scott do the research, you may be able to match a Bravo 3 X upper with your lower and even an other upper Bravo 1 or 2. The shaft that is attached to the UV could also be a problem!"