Repair or replace I/O?

dbraymer

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Well, I can fix about anything, but sometimes it takes me too long and costs too much to make sense (to the wife).

I am looking to possibly rebuild a 1969 Formula 22'10" hull with a V-8 and a partially dismembered I/O.

Per initial research, I am gathering, dispite the declaration by the used car lot manager (I don't make this stuff up) that the unit is not a "Bravo II"

We have the parts that are bolted to the hull looking OK, an upper case dissembled (They couldn't "find the gears"), and no lower unit.

Should I think that I can fight this mess back together, or should I figure that I need a newer unit, and evaluate the vessel as if the remaining parts are not of value?

I have a digital camera, if pictures are required.
 

starsnstripers

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Re: Repair or replace I/O?

Well ( as far as the wife thing) I'm not going there!!! :D But for the boat pics are worth alot I'M ASSUMING IT'S A MERCRUISER? any #s engine serial O.D. Serial any model #s? All this would help you here. Engine size etc. We'll be waiting. Does the wife let you use the dig. camera? haha!;) Formula! nice hulls. I have a 1970 SS 215 Slickcraft. See ya soon.
 

watermellonI

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Re: Repair or replace I/O?

Hey braymer,
I m pretty handy too, but I wouldn t attempt it, the drives on these things take some special tools and calibation. Yes these guys, the pros here, will need pics, they are pros and will help you thru it but they will need serial #s and good pics.

Good Luck, and welcome to iboats (where handymen become boaters, he, he)
 

Bondo

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Re: Repair or replace I/O?

a 1969 Formula 22'10" hull with a V-8 I am gathering, dispite the declaration by the used car lot manager (I don't make this stuff up) that the unit is not a "Bravo II"

Ayuh,......

Considering that Bravos came out 20 Years after the hull was built,......
Unless it's been Refitted,....
It's reasonably safe to say it's Not a Bravo.......

Pictures are about the Only way to help without some #s......
 
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