1964 MERC 65hp manual tilt swap for PTT from DT Suzuki 50hp question

[chrome dome]

sons boat,
we have a '64 merc 65 hp manual tilt,
we also have a cactus, or near dead, Suzuki dt 50 hp with good PTT,

am considering swapping the two clamp assemblies so we have PTT on the merc to save our crook backs
from early rough measurements they "appear" to be a close match.. with maybe the help of a shim or three,
king pin is the same,

so apart from removing the gas lift struts, which may be knackered anyway, to fit the trim motor on the right hand side, can anyone see a problem or issue with this idea,

just thinking if it is a possibility at this stage, boat needs a bit more work yet before using it,
apart from it being a Frankenstein thing and no longer original,
we could of course look for a merc PTT but the suzi IS just sitting there,

FWIW, ( admittedly, not alot! ) this is in Australia,
thanks for reading or for any replies,
cheers,

so, any thoughts?

 

[chum1]

Re: 1964 MERC 65hp manual tilt swap for PTT from DT Suzuki 50hp question

where theres a will theres a way, If it could physically fit it may work, I would run the rams to there full length unhooked from engine then hook them up to check clearances, there's probably enough force there to bust castings, also i would run totally separate wiring for this mod, good luck

 

[chrome dome]

Re: 1964 MERC 65hp manual tilt swap for PTT from DT Suzuki 50hp question

thanks mate for taking the time to reply,
alas, it was in vain,
after doing some more measuring it is obvious the lower edge of the suzi housing will extend over both bung holes, ( 70's speedboat with low transom ) can't screw the bungs in or out so there goes that plan,
l had been concentrating on the two housings and hadn't checked length against the hull
doesn't matter..just seemed to be an easy..and cheap..way to fix the "problem"..if l can really call it that..
we'll just keep looking for a merc donor..better option anyway

thanks for the suggestion re the force/ breaking the casting, had not considered that,
cheers