165 to 228 Pre-Alpha

[lasso]

I've got a 165 outdrive that is needing rebuilding. Found a good 228 outdrive for very little money, that is in great shape. I know the gear ratios are different, the 165 is 1:65 to 1, the 228 is 1:50 to 1. Will it bolt up and mount properly? If so, will the different gear ratios harm my boat? Not looking for massive speed or massive power.

Any and all help is always appreciated.

Thanks,
Todd Dixon, Delhi, LA

 

[Howard Sterndrive]

Re: 165 to 228 Pre-Alpha

yes it will bolt up. Yes it will harm the engine to have the wrong ratio of outdrive. Lugging an engine under load is not good for it at all.

The difference in ratio is all in the upper. The 2 lower units are identical.

 

[lasso]

Re: 165 to 228 Pre-Alpha

That being the case then I should be able to just swap the upper gear housings. My lower is where the problems are at. I should be able to reseal my upper and proceed on.

 

[Howard Sterndrive]

Re: 165 to 228 Pre-Alpha

yep. and maybe even sell the 1.5:1 upper to pay for seals and oil etc