Replace cone clutch 1999 Bravo III

[BillWilliams]

I have read enough to know the 1999 cone clutches are not available because MerCruiser upgraded them which requires a whole new gear set as well.

I'm just getting into the investigation point of doing this. Is there by chance a decent list of parts and tools needed to accomplish this?

The serial number on my outdrive is 0L440964.

Thanks

 

[Scott Danforth]

The factory drive manual lists the tools needed

 

[BillWilliams]

Thanks. I just found the 2001-17 bulletin that apparently tells me the parts as well.

 

[BillWilliams]

Is there a way to tell the gear ratio of the outdrive without opening it up?

 

[Scott Danforth]

Is there a way to tell the gear ratio of the outdrive without opening it up?

Turn input shaft 10 times and count output shaft turns

Or look at the decal. It's usually printed on the bottom of the decal

 

[BillWilliams]

Thanks. I should have thought about turning the shaft, doh!

 

[Scott06]

Here's a parts break down of your dive- #20 & 22 look like the gears (female part of clutch) and cone clutch. probably best to tear it down first then order parts. unless you are in perfect shape I would replace the bearings as well.. https://www.marineengine.com/parts/mercury_marine_parts/sn/0L440964/5441600LS/5398_90

 

[BillWilliams]

Thank you for the detailed information.

 

[tank1949]

Here's a parts break down of your dive- #20 & 22 look like the gears (female part of clutch) and cone clutch. probably best to tear it down first then order parts. unless you are in perfect shape I would replace the bearings as well.. https://www.marineengine.com/parts/mercury_marine_parts/sn/0L440964/5441600LS/5398_90

Ouch... Maybe best $$$$ to purchase rebuilt drive??? SEI make a Bravo????

 

[BillWilliams]

Don't know. I also don't know anything about the quality of the SEI drives so I think I would rather fix what I have. I have a mechanic friend who is checking to see if he has the MerCruiser tools so I can do it myself.