My Outdrive score and How to Pressure test a Mercruiser Outdrive.

I found this drive cheap, and now i need to check it all out.

[@Zerostar369]

Thanks for this vid Frisco. I was able to successfully build my pressure tester with the info you provided.

[@irapesheep]

its for surface piercing props like cleavers.. which work best when they get 1/2 air 1/ 2 water. Either way, you can mount it higher so the prop gets some air, but your water inlet stays submerged.

[@kapitan.unitaza]

You were right the first time! Shrader is the correct name and you can do this test with a bicycle pump which has a built-in manometer. Thanks fkr the valve and hoseclamp idea! 😊

[@FriscoBoatersGarage]

Spread the work about the channel. I spend all that I earn on youtube on projects for you guys.

[@callumwearne7870]

Your new lower case probably has a different gear set, personally I would've just replaced the output shaft of your old lower unit its quite easy to do

[@sketchyssk8shop]

Thst pointed nose cone helps with fuel economy since you do not have a high speed boat. you may have to run a different prop since the lower gear ratio is gonna be higher than the one on your heavy boat.

[@jm091308]

Sure does. I look forward to seeing more out of it. LOL. You know Higher Grade Equipment, Higher standards. LOL

[@eyezonr]

WOW!!!!!!! the seal kit and gears alone is 300.00 for a alpha 1 for a bravo prob like double. an i need to redo my seals. i had water in my gear oil so im going to use this format to test my pressue.

[@FriscoBoatersGarage]

Yeah and you need special tools. It's a pain.

[@chriscorum7266]

Can u tell me if i can swap my twin alpha drives for bravo3 drives with out changing the gimble part or is the gimble diff on bravo drives

[@FriscoBoatersGarage]

@goldens984 It should be. It has been raining on stop since I bought it, and I have not had a chance to go look at my Sea ray to see. This one s a 1.50 to 1 ratio, and I think that is what my boat is.

[@John-jz9pr]

great help.I found some water this spring.Dealer missed it last fall for winterizing.Sure saves time doing our own work as I have 268 searay alpha 1..Bought it in 2009.Had some work on it and no problems since.Again thanks much

[@devildogae]

I know this is an old video, but I'm getting ready to go down the road you've traveled several times and going to totally rebuild a boat I just bought that was neglected. I don't have a marina close. Where would you suggest to look for parts online that have good prices. I have an old Mercruiser GM motor and Alpha 1 outboard. Thanks. BTW I've been watching all your vids in order and you very thorough, bravo!

[@GioArmy68]

You robbed the guy blind,,, LOL holly shit what a great deal!!!! Love your videos I'm doing my transom on my 1972 Chris Craft lancer, your videos gave me the courage to go for it, thanks for teaching me how, I watched all your videos on your Sea Ray

[@gt150glas]

If I saw spacers like that on the top cap screws I wouldn"t have given the guy fifty cents for it Whoever put them there is a major "hacker".

[@FriscoBoatersGarage]

@jm091308 I like it too. I am trying to figure out all it will do. It sure makes clearer videos.

[@turdfurgeson517]

Is that a tr2 drive

[@Georgiagreen317]

Old adage. A deals a deal only if you need it. At least that's what I tell my wife.

[@FriscoBoatersGarage]

LOL... I still have not done it yet, so you may beat me too it.

[@ChrisLawley43]

Don't be afraid of the nose cone, heck it may help on speed. You could probably turn around and sell this thing for some serious money especially seeing it has this racing style nose cone on it. Does the lower unit have a low water pickup just under the pointed cone? or is the water pickup on the sides?

[@brianrhoades5271]

I dont know why people talk so dam much to make such a simple pressure test

[@FriscoBoatersGarage]

Some people are slower than others

[@turdfurgeson517]

Why did U watch the fucking video just to talk shit. Dick

[@FriscoBoatersGarage]

@riverking4u Yep you always fill from the bottom to prevent air bubbles.

[@FriscoBoatersGarage]

@deanoobaby No they are sealed. You want them to hold pressure .

[@FriscoBoatersGarage]

@live4545 I think he meant a chubby in another way...

[@vladyerus]

darnit frisco... that half silver half black idea was mine! lol on my build on iboats its post 141 take a look. i think it would look really nice.. my rebuild is on hold until i get my house which should be coming up end of april!!! still on track for my splash goal though. Take care -74bayliner

[@FriscoBoatersGarage]

@welderman27 there are water pickup on the sides.

[@upallnight888]

A little video tip, place the camera on a tripod and take your final scene for the day, (leave the camera at the same location and still on the tripod) with your camera still on the tripod start your scene the next day. Use a dissolve effect to transition the previous night scene with your new day scene. It would look more professional. Great video and great score.

[@AngelsSong100]

Too good of a deal. Probabaly stolen =(

[@FriscoBoatersGarage]

@AngelsSong100 Nope had the serial number checked.

[@kubaSWAT]

Hi,Can i pressure just a lower or upper part ?

[@TheWaterDoral]

It cost $3,000 to replace the lowers of two bravo three's. They became so corroded that it was unsafe to use. Luckily it happened within months of our warranty ending so Mercruiser covered it.

[@FriscoBoatersGarage]

@upallnight888 Thanks for the tip.

[@riverking4u]

Silly of me to ask but, you are filling the gear oil form the bottom up aren't you? keep up the great information!!!!!!!

[@vladyerus]

Ha! thanks man your an inspiration you really are... and not just me!! keep up the good work and do another project ;)

[@trickalloy]

Great find I swear your channel is like watching a t.v series ,can't wait for your next video

[@PersuaderboatsGoFast]

Strip the paint from the lower. Leave it natural.

[@live4545]

ha ha he called you chubby jay lol.. you deff got follwers ... great videos!

[@ChrisLawley43]

The Nose cone will be fine and what a great find you have there

[@irapesheep]

nosecone with low waterpickup if the sides are welded tight or closed.

[@deesterdee123]

dam you got a chubby tell the truth !!! really like your video's

[@live4545]

@jay. Lol yeah I get ut now .. Poly must be getting to me ha ha

[@FriscoBoatersGarage]

@deesterdee123 LOL!!!

[@jm091308]

HA! Cool Graphics! I like your MAC!

[@roberthobin6620]

Super Deal! You did good!

[@BigJoethib]

wow Jay 500, up here in canada they sell used stern drives for over 2500$... very nice deal

[@stevekline1171]

yes canada is one big scam/ripoff ! everything that is new or used is like quadruple the price compared to the good old USA :)

[@ChrisLawley43]

@trickalloy agree

[@smoothiechemistryteacoffee5230]

NICE