Bravo 1 Gimbal ring cracks
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Bravo 1 Gimbal ring cracks
Looking at a boat with bravo 1's .. Both gimbal rings appear to have stress cracks .. Ive heard this was a common issue with the bravos.. Anyone have an estimate to repair/replace them.. Whats the gimbal ring kit going for ? I remember paying 600+ or - for the TRs a while back
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Re: Bravo 1 Gimbal ring cracks
The guys on the site below should be able to fix you up.
http://www.mercstuff.com/rebuiltgimbalrings.htm
http://www.mercstuff.com/rebuiltgimbalrings.htm
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Re: Bravo 1 Gimbal ring cracks
I have 2 used HD gimbals that came off and XR set up.
They are slightly worn. would be a good candidate to have rebuilt or a spare.
If interested, make an offer.
They are slightly worn. would be a good candidate to have rebuilt or a spare.
If interested, make an offer.
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Re: Bravo 1 Gimbal ring cracks
Before you drill into your outer transom housing, You can actually change the gimbal ring on most boats without drilling those UGLY holes with UGLY plastic pipe plugs in them. A little patience and some simple modified wrenches and it is done!!
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Originally Posted by pachangalpina
I think that Chad Hill is selling the stainless rings for 5-600.
Anyone want to take a stab at what a shop would get to change them out ..
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Re: Bravo 1 Gimbal ring cracks
Originally Posted by speedreeder
Before you drill into your outer transom housing, You can actually change the gimbal ring on most boats without drilling those UGLY holes with UGLY plastic pipe plugs in them. A little patience and some simple modified wrenches and it is done!!
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Re: Bravo 1 Gimbal ring cracks
Originally Posted by pachangalpina
I think that Chad Hill is selling the stainless rings for 5-600.
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Thanks for the heads-up. I had been looking into them but had not made the leap yet because I just installed new T/A assemblies this season.
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Originally Posted by articfriends
They fit AWFUL and everyone of them has different issues,AVOID chad hill stainless gimbal rings unless you get a GUARANTEE it will fit without reworking the whole thing.I sold mine after pizzing around with it,not worth aggravation,Smitty
My fear of non oem parts sounds like the merc hd ring is the way to go ?