Stern drive ID

[cpdad93]

I am removing this stern drive so I can remove the 2.5. It’s in a 1987 and everything I look at says it should be a bravo one. Where it gets hinky is the speedo cable is not under the exhaust but mounted to the boat. Also the rod for the tilt does not have c-clips but nuts on both ends. The serial number is faded away except for maybe two digits . Thanks for the help, Don
Oh and the wasp nests appear to be aftermarket.
I don’t seem to be able to upload photos, something about couldn’t be uploaded to the server

 

[bajaman123]

A 2.5 four banger will not be powering a Bravo One. Not sure what you mean by a "speedo cable"...most boats have a pressure tube that uses water pressure to function the gauge. I know you can't load pics but if you search the 'Net and find what you have, you can post that as a link that we can then open.

 

[Bondo]

I am removing this stern drive so I can remove the 2.5. It’s in a 1987 and everything I look at says it should be a bravo one. Where it gets hinky is the speedo cable is not under the exhaust but mounted to the boat. Also the rod for the tilt does not have c-clips but nuts on both ends. The serial number is faded away except for maybe two digits . Thanks for the help, Don
Oh and the wasp nests appear to be aftermarket.
I don’t seem to be able to upload photos, something about couldn’t be uploaded to the server

Ayuh,....... Welcome Aboard,........ A 2.5l in '87 will have an Alpha 1 outdrive,.....

 

[cpdad93]

Was making it too hard. Took off the 8 nuts, removed the rod, one tug and it came right out. Looked like it had new grease inside. Is that lower unit inspectable to see if anything is hinky inside? Thanks

 

[kd4pbs]

For sure, the best inspection is to tear it down totally.
Most people just drain the oil and look for contaminates such as water and metal particles.