{"product_id":"mercury-mercruiser-aeu-bravo-three-gear-housing-1-36-1-50-ratio-dual-water-pickup-fits-bravo-iii-iii-x-1656-8m0046733","title":"Mercury – Complete Gearcase | Bravo Three \/ Three X Series | Corrosion-Resistant Alloy | 8M0046733","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eMercury – Complete Gearcase | Bravo Three \/ Three X Series | Corrosion-Resistant Alloy | 8M0046733\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eIf you run a Bravo Three drive, you already know how much trust you place in the gearcase. It’s doing the hard work every time you ease into gear, trim up onto plane, or push through a tight turn with a crosswind. When a gearcase starts to fail, you feel it in your gut long before you hear it. That is why boaters who demand reliability turn to the Mercury 8M0046733 Complete Gearcase. It brings back that steady, predictable performance you count on—whether you’re running offshore with the family or cruising home after a long day on the water. There’s comfort in knowing the heart of your drive system is brand-new, built to Mercury specifications, and ready for years of abuse.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eReplacement gearcase for Bravo Three and Bravo Three X sterndrives\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eSupports both \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e1.36\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e1.50\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e gear ratios\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eXK360 low-copper alloy for superior corrosion resistance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eDurable Tri-Paint system with a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003etough\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e, long-lasting barrier\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eHeavy-duty near-net forged gears for strength and longevity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eEngineered for seamless alignment and proper gear mesh\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eEngine \u0026amp; Boat Compatibility\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eDesigned for:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eMerCruiser Bravo Three sterndrives\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e (serial No. 0D784124 \u0026amp; up)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eMerCruiser Bravo Three X sterndrives\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e1.36\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e1.50\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e ratios\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eCommonly used on:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eCruisers and sport cruisers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eOffshore fishing boats\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eMulti-engine center consoles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eLarger bowriders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eHouseboats and cabin boats running Bravo drives\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003ePerformance \u0026amp; Practical Benefits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eThe moment you install this gearcase, the whole drive system feels more confident and predictable. Shifts come through clean and smooth—none of that rattling hesitation you get from worn gearsets. The forged gears give you that reassuring, solid engagement every time you hit forward or reverse. And once you’re moving, the drive feels steady under load, even during sharp turns or when trimming up in sloppy conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eThe corrosion resistance is another \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003emajor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e benefit. Between saltwater, marine growth, and constant temperature changes, gearcases take a beating. Mercury’s XK360 alloy and the Tri-Paint coating work together to slow down corrosion, keeping the gearcase looking clean and performing strong season after season. It’s one of those upgrades that pays you back over time because you’re not constantly dealing with pitting or premature failures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eThis gearcase also installs with the precision you expect from an OEM part. Everything lines up, the tolerances feel tight, and you won’t be fighting misalignment or strange vibrations. It’s engineered to restore your drive to factory performance—not “good enough,” but the genuine Mercury standard.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eWhy Buy OEM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eA Bravo Three-series drive is not the place to experiment with cheaper aftermarket parts. The loads are too high, the tolerances too exact, and the cost of failure too expensive. An OEM Mercury Marine part gives you the same reliability and engineering your boat left the factory with. You get proven materials, proper alignment, long-lasting gears, and the peace of mind that comes from knowing your gearcase is built for your exact sterndrive—not “many models,” but your model.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eIt’s also the most cost-effective choice in the long run. You install it once, it fits right, and it performs the way Mercury intended.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eQ1: Which engines does this gearcase fit?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e It fits Bravo Three and Bravo Three X sterndrives equipped with 1.36 and 1.50 gear ratios.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eQ2: Why choose OEM instead of aftermarket?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e OEM gearcases last longer, fit properly, and match Mercury’s precise engineering standards.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eQ3: How do I confirm this is the right gearcase?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e Check your sterndrive’s serial number and gear ratio—both must match the compatibility list.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eQ4: Can it handle saltwater?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e Yes. The alloy and Tri-Paint coating are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003edesigned specifically\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e for harsh saltwater environments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eQ5: Is it difficult to install?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e Most marine techs handle the job easily. Experienced boaters with proper tools can also install it confidently.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mercury","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46932452213027,"sku":"1656-8M0046733","price":6372.71,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0783\/7410\/9475\/files\/Gearcase_Bravo_III_Main.jpg?v=1760631293","url":"https:\/\/partsvu.com\/en-mx\/products\/mercury-mercruiser-aeu-bravo-three-gear-housing-1-36-1-50-ratio-dual-water-pickup-fits-bravo-iii-iii-x-1656-8m0046733","provider":"PartsVu","version":"1.0","type":"link"}