Bravo I questions

[Bryan Tuvell 33ZX]

Well most know my mechanical status at the moment, I am curious about a few things.
1. In Neutral is the shaft on drive/and coupler spinning?
2. I am told the upper is alway the weak link in a Bravo I?
3. Thoughts on Reman vice new if I get a whole new upper?
4. Is realiability questionable if I am forced in a rebuild repair? I would think labor would out way cost of a new drive?
5. Does the new Bravo HP (X) with the new dual water pick ups and beafier stuff bolt to the same transom assembly?

Thanks.
Bryan

[RickR]

Bryan
When the engine is running the drive shaft spins unless the coupler had failed. :(
Cone clutch and linkage are in upper gearcase.

You can inspect the upper gears easily by

Drain >1QT gear lube.
Remove 3 bolts on rear cover.
Cover has O-rings and is easily replaced, bolts require 20 ft/lbs (relube detent ball and spring before reassembly).

Gears rotate in opposite directions when crankshaft rotates.

Good Luck!