1969 MCM Model II drive with 292 inline 6

[kilowatts]

Hi Guys:
I have the opportunity to buy a 1969 18' runabout with the original 292 inline 6 coupled to the original MCM Model II drive in good but non-running condition. I am very familiar with the 250 inline 6 having rebuilt 2 of them and I have always hankered for the larger 292 but until now I was unaware that it only came with the Model II drive which exhausts through the hull and intakes raw water through the hull also. I see the parts are no longer available so the question is:
Is anyone familiar with these drives and are they robust and repairable? Any comments would be welcome.
Many thanks: Kilowatts.

 

[Don S]

Re: 1969 MCM Model II drive with 292 inline 6

Robust ......... NO
Repairable ............. Yes If you can repair it without parts.
Most are NLA
That drive was last made in 69. LOOOOOOOONG gone.

 

[kilowatts]

Re: 1969 MCM Model II drive with 292 inline 6

Thanks for your very prompt response, Don. Do you know if I can attach the 292 to a 165 drive? Or is this just a vain hope?

Kilowatts.

 

[Don S]

Re: 1969 MCM Model II drive with 292 inline 6

You would have to replace EVERYTHING but the engine. Transom shield and all.

 

[kilowatts]

Re: 1969 MCM Model II drive with 292 inline 6

Many thanks Don, I think I'll pass on the opportunity.

Much as I'd like to have the biggest inline on the lake I don't really want to have the biggest problem on the lake to go with it!

Kilowatts

 

[Don S]

Re: 1969 MCM Model II drive with 292 inline 6

Avoid 60's IO's completly. Doesn't matter who the manufacturer is. Parts are few and far between. The 60's is when they were first invented, not perfected.

 

[kilowatts]

Re: 1969 MCM Model II drive with 292 inline 6

Thanks for your advice Don. I've already advised the vendor that I won't be proceeding with a deal.

Best Regards:

kilowatts.

 

[zbnutcase]

Re: 1969 MCM Model II drive with 292 inline 6

Avoid 60's I/Os and all OMC's and you will be fine. 'nutcase