Will a 1965 lower unit fit onto a 1974 motor?

[merc_500]

I can buy a completely rebuilt lower unit <br /><br />(as well as the rest of the motor, controls, etc.. that dosnt have any spark)<br /><br />that has new bearings, seals, and gaskets, done this January. All for $100. <br /><br />I am going to pick up this motor tonite if the lower end will fit on my motor. <br /><br />Do you think it will? Thanks guys.

 

[WillyBWright]

Re: Will a 1965 lower unit fit onto a 1974 motor?

Knowing the horsepower and number of cylinders would help. Assuming they're from the same motor family, then probably. But you need to be more specific for a more specific answer.

 

[merc_500]

Re: Will a 1965 lower unit fit onto a 1974 motor?

i havnt asked him how many cylinders it is but his is a 50HP, same as mine.<br /><br />So his is a 1965 Mercury 50HP<br />Mine is a 1974 Mercury 50HP <br /><br />Mine is a 4cylinder i'm not sure what his is.<br /><br />Thanks for the reply WillyB

 

[jimmbo]

Re: Will a 1965 lower unit fit onto a 1974 motor?

Unless the splines are different, it should fit provided they both have the same shaft lenth.