Bravo rebuilding guru's ????
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Bravo rebuilding guru's ????
Hey guys,
I'm assembling a complete set of Merc. tools so I can perform my own mataince on my bravo one drives.I see in the book they list a lot of bearing drivers and seal drivers.Is there a kit made by Snap-on or some one that would have the correct sizes in it to do these tasks?Or are they specific to Merc.?Just seems that Merc. wants a ton of money for each size driver I would need to replace races in the upper and lower housings if need be.Any one have any tools theyt they made and or use some thing else that works well?Also has any one found a better or cheaper place to order the merc.tools from?How about aftermarket tools?
Thanks in advance
Nordic95
I'm assembling a complete set of Merc. tools so I can perform my own mataince on my bravo one drives.I see in the book they list a lot of bearing drivers and seal drivers.Is there a kit made by Snap-on or some one that would have the correct sizes in it to do these tasks?Or are they specific to Merc.?Just seems that Merc. wants a ton of money for each size driver I would need to replace races in the upper and lower housings if need be.Any one have any tools theyt they made and or use some thing else that works well?Also has any one found a better or cheaper place to order the merc.tools from?How about aftermarket tools?
Thanks in advance
Nordic95
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Re: Bravo rebuilding guru's ????
There is a Snap-on puller kit(several pieces) for the top seal. It's like $495. Not sure if this works for the coupler bearing and seal. The Merc Service manual gives the part number. I can get it for you if you need it.
The rest of the tools I needed all came from Merc. The only thing I made was a puller for the drive-shaft bellows pressure flange.
The rest of the tools I needed all came from Merc. The only thing I made was a puller for the drive-shaft bellows pressure flange.
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Originally Posted by Scarab22-1998
There is a Snap-on puller kit(several pieces) for the top seal. It's like $495. Not sure if this works for the coupler bearing and seal. The Merc Service manual gives the part number. I can get it for you if you need it.
The rest of the tools I needed all came from Merc. The only thing I made was a puller for the drive-shaft bellows pressure flange.
The rest of the tools I needed all came from Merc. The only thing I made was a puller for the drive-shaft bellows pressure flange.
Nordic95
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Re: Bravo rebuilding guru's ????
Nordic,
The Merc tools work the best, there are some that need mods depending on the model you are working on. The bearing race drivers nice pieces that will last a long time if not misused..
Hope this helps.
Dick
PS.. having troubles with my email account. I have been trying to reply to your email..
The Merc tools work the best, there are some that need mods depending on the model you are working on. The bearing race drivers nice pieces that will last a long time if not misused..
Hope this helps.
Dick
PS.. having troubles with my email account. I have been trying to reply to your email..
Last edited by Mr Gadgets; 11-23-2006 at 10:27 PM.
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I made all mine for the lower unit rebuild. I wasn't to keen on Mercs price for the tools either that I was just looking for the 1 time use. Actually improved on the upper race installer. I made mine with a guide to make sure it was started straight in the bore.
Might look into this site as they have some better pricing.
http://www.mercstuff.com/parts.htm
Just a couple of them:
Might look into this site as they have some better pricing.
http://www.mercstuff.com/parts.htm
Just a couple of them:
Last edited by US1 Fountain; 12-02-2011 at 11:14 AM.
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Nice looking pieces, US1!!! I bet you have access to a lathe!! I have some home made tools myself.. But they are not as nice looking as yours..
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Might say that. CNC is a beautiful thing. I'm a happy camper.
Tool & die maker by trade. Currently 'just' a machinist making projects for them dang Purdue nuclear and aeronautical students. Great thing is, 90% of the projects are SS, so we have tons of SS scrap laying around.
Can't get any of my stuff done having to work on students stuff. But I somehow manage.
Thanks
Tool & die maker by trade. Currently 'just' a machinist making projects for them dang Purdue nuclear and aeronautical students. Great thing is, 90% of the projects are SS, so we have tons of SS scrap laying around.
Can't get any of my stuff done having to work on students stuff. But I somehow manage.
Thanks
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Originally Posted by US1 Fountain
Might say that. CNC is a beautiful thing. I'm a happy camper.
Tool & die maker by trade. Currently 'just' a machinist making projects for them dang Purdue nuclear and aeronautical students. Great thing is, 90% of the projects are SS, so we have tons of SS scrap laying around.
Can't get any of my stuff done having to work on students stuff. But I somehow manage.
Thanks
Tool & die maker by trade. Currently 'just' a machinist making projects for them dang Purdue nuclear and aeronautical students. Great thing is, 90% of the projects are SS, so we have tons of SS scrap laying around.
Can't get any of my stuff done having to work on students stuff. But I somehow manage.
Thanks
Nordic95
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Originally Posted by Mr Gadgets
Nordic,
The Merc tools work the best, there are some that need mods depending on the model you are working on. The bearing race drivers nice pieces that will last a long time if not misused..
Hope this helps.
Dick
PS.. having troubles with my email account. I have been trying to reply to your email..
The Merc tools work the best, there are some that need mods depending on the model you are working on. The bearing race drivers nice pieces that will last a long time if not misused..
Hope this helps.
Dick
PS.. having troubles with my email account. I have been trying to reply to your email..
Thanks Nordic95
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The main tool I had trouble with the vertical shaft bearing race installer.The merc coller made it easy ,the rest was pretty much threaded allrod.
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