swap lower unit merc 228 with 260?

arty007

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are the lower units on a merc 228 and 260 interchangable? housing looks identical..
 

Bt Doctur

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Re: swap lower unit merc 228 with 260?

Series`1 and Alpha`s will swap.but not with the GEN II type
 

Bondo

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Re: swap lower unit merc 228 with 260?

Ayuh,... Should be the Same...
 

arty007

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Re: swap lower unit merc 228 with 260?

are they different as far as gear ratio? would it be better,worse,the same?
my 260 housing has a patch on it.. looks like epoxy and im wondering if i can replace it with the 228
 

Bt Doctur

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Re: swap lower unit merc 228 with 260?

The gear ratio`s are determined by the upper unit.
 
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