MightyEsquilax
Seaman Apprentice
- Joined
- Jul 15, 2012
- Messages
- 32
I've got a hard choice to make and I'm having a tough time finding the right part. My 1996 Bravo 3 drive has no S/N on it. I've looked everywhere, under the decal, in the normal spaces, and either the number is worn away or an after market drive was put on the boat before I bought it. I have my engine S/N but there's no way to cross reference that to my drive, at least, no way that I'm aware of.
I need to replace the bell housing because the port hinge pin threads are stripped out. I've seen helicoil kits for $60 but I don't want to waste the time unless someone knows a fool proof way to install them.
Bottomline, I'm searching E-bay for the Bravo 3 bell housing and according to Mercruiser Parts catalog there are 3 potential options.
41646A7
41646A9
41646A11
The number stamped on the bottom of my bell housing is 41646-C1.
Based on web searches it sounds like my bell housing is likely a 41646A7 because I've seen A7 for sale with the 41646-C1 as the casting,
Now, I've also heard that 41646A9 and 41646A11 will fit my transom. But, a 41646A7 will NOT fit a transom that requires a A9 or A11 because the A7 is slightly longer and will bind at the top.
Can anyone verify my facts?
Thanks!
I need to replace the bell housing because the port hinge pin threads are stripped out. I've seen helicoil kits for $60 but I don't want to waste the time unless someone knows a fool proof way to install them.
Bottomline, I'm searching E-bay for the Bravo 3 bell housing and according to Mercruiser Parts catalog there are 3 potential options.
41646A7
41646A9
41646A11
The number stamped on the bottom of my bell housing is 41646-C1.
Based on web searches it sounds like my bell housing is likely a 41646A7 because I've seen A7 for sale with the 41646-C1 as the casting,
Now, I've also heard that 41646A9 and 41646A11 will fit my transom. But, a 41646A7 will NOT fit a transom that requires a A9 or A11 because the A7 is slightly longer and will bind at the top.
Can anyone verify my facts?
Thanks!