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The 99 merc lower will fit but you will need the shift rod from the 94. That requires disassembling the lower unit. Does the linkage move behind the carb at all? Can you tilt the motor up in reverse?
Joe reeves method requires you subtract 4 degrees. Do not deviate from that. You do not care about idle timing at all. Idle speed will be set in the lake in gear and warm.
I believe the 99 uses a little different shift rod it has a bend at the top. Usually those lower units are robust very seldom do the just stop shifting. Might be an easy fix
why do you think a 150 prop will fit that motor? Stop making this so hard on yourself. you don't need to buy a Mercury or any of the other brand name props. Solas props are relatively cheap and are pretty good props. You are not running a 100 MPH boat here. Call Michigan wheel or Solas to get...
Almost none of that statement has any basis in fact. Except the stainless is heavier than aluminum that is true. This just proves how little is known about props.
#1 stainless is better performing pretty much across the board
#2 dropping pitch does not necessarily mean losing speed because the...