Ultimate Bravo 3 bearing carrier removal tool

Dave R · 07-20-2017, 08:08 AM

I am in the process of building a spare Bravo 3 from some old parts I have and had a miserable time trying to remove a VERY stuck bearing carrier from a badly corroded lower gear case. The Mercruiser factory tools were unable to budge the thing.

I made my own ridiculously heavy-duty bearing carrier removal tool that I drive with a 1" square drive impact wrench, and it works great. If anyone here is struggling with a Bravo 3 bearing carrier, PM me., I can likely help you out.

Rich · 07-24-2017, 09:47 AM

Dave,

I love hearing about all the special tools you've built and acquired!

It almost makes me wish I owned Merc equipment!

Dave R · 07-25-2017, 06:50 AM

Here's a link to some pictures: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?...1&l=05ffd43e9b

I used schedule 40 3.5" (4.0" OD x .226" wall thickness) structural steel pipe.

Worked great, but was frightening and crazy loud to use... That impact wrench sounds like a 20 mm anti-aircraft gun.

07-20-2017, 08:08 AM	#1
Dave R Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,985 Thanks: 246 Thanked 744 Times in 444 Posts	Ultimate Bravo 3 bearing carrier removal tool I am in the process of building a spare Bravo 3 from some old parts I have and had a miserable time trying to remove a VERY stuck bearing carrier from a badly corroded lower gear case. The Mercruiser factory tools were unable to budge the thing. I made my own ridiculously heavy-duty bearing carrier removal tool that I drive with a 1" square drive impact wrench, and it works great. If anyone here is struggling with a Bravo 3 bearing carrier, PM me., I can likely help you out.

07-24-2017, 09:47 AM	#2
Rich Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Derry / Gilford Posts: 1,246 Thanks: 73 Thanked 345 Times in 235 Posts	Dave, I love hearing about all the special tools you've built and acquired! It almost makes me wish I owned Merc equipment! __________________ Don't listen to me, obviously I don't understand what I'm talking about! Let's help each other save time and money: WinniGas.com

07-25-2017, 06:50 AM	#3
Dave R Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,985 Thanks: 246 Thanked 744 Times in 444 Posts	Here's a link to some pictures: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?...1&l=05ffd43e9b I used schedule 40 3.5" (4.0" OD x .226" wall thickness) structural steel pipe. Worked great, but was frightening and crazy loud to use... That impact wrench sounds like a 20 mm anti-aircraft gun.