On Mon, 02 May 2005 22:51:10 GMT, Jim Kelly wrote:

As you noted, you will need the pump as well as the bracket and grommet
that keep the crank mounted pump from spinning. Other than that, the only
consideration is clearance between the front of the engine and any
bulkhead present. On straight inboards this can be a problem, on stern
drives it usually is not.



Thanks........I have sufficient room in front of the engines, so
clearance won't be an issue......The only concern I have is the hoses,
being that the hose connections on the current Bravo pump are
positioned straight towards the rear of the engine, so the hose run
from the strainer and to the transmission cooler is straight. With a
front mounted pump, I would assume I'll need a hose with a 90 degree
bend in it.......I wonder if they make such an animal for someone
wishing to do the conversion I'm considering.....