Remove Bravo 3 Outdrive -- how ?

[Tucon Dive]

I Have 1998 Merc 5.7L with Bravo 3 outdrive ... I want to drop the outdrive ... I can get the trim cylinders and all bolts off ... BUT I'm not sure how to disconnect the shift cable (at the outdrive) ... anybody have the manual or advise ??

 

[Bt Doctur]

Re: Remove Bravo 3 Outdrive -- how ?

Try in here
http://www.boatfix.com/merc/Techbk/97/97hs3.pdf

 

[45Auto]

Re: Remove Bravo 3 Outdrive -- how ?

You want manual #28 under the "MUST HAVE Technical Information for DIYers" sticky at the top of this forum.

You're almost there. The shift cable will automatically release on a Bravo. You don't have to do anything to it. You will need to disconnect the speedometer hose at the very front and the galvanic corrosion cable on the side.

 

[Tucon Dive]

Re: Remove Bravo 3 Outdrive -- how ?

I was able to break lose the drive from the bell housing and I saw the shifter cable but didn't see it "automatically" release ... I didnt want to mess it up so I didnt pull hard ... so where's that easy button for the cable release ?? I'll check your recommendation of DIY manual and see if it explaines ... thanks.

 

[Don S]

Re: Remove Bravo 3 Outdrive -- how ?

Actually, you want manual #11 for your year Bravo. But the 28 will say the same thing.

When you pull the drive, you will see where the cable enters the latch in the drive. Just lift the tab above the cable and the latch will release.

 

[Tucon Dive]

Re: Remove Bravo 3 Outdrive -- how ?

Just to be sure .. I just pull-up on the latch with pair of needle nose pliers ? (at the end of the shift-linkageassembly) .. Thank-you .. I'll give it a try this week ..

 

[Don S]

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[Tucon Dive]

Re: Remove Bravo 3 Outdrive -- how ?

awesome info thank-you !!!!!!

 

[gadget73]

Re: Remove Bravo 3 Outdrive -- how ?

You should be able to lift it with anything handy, screwdriver, pick, pliers, etc. I think its just held shut with gravity and grease.

 

[Fun Times]

Re: Remove Bravo 3 Outdrive -- how ?

You should be able to lift it with anything handy, screwdriver, pick, pliers, etc. I think its just held shut with gravity and grease.

I use my finger