Hi all - Here's the issue. Our '74 Winner with 302/188hp Merc 888 needs an outdrive. The motor on this boat is a closed cooling water system, using the typical belt driven pump to pull raw water thru a hull fitting.
I have found a '73 302/188hp Mec 888 donor boat that is NOT a closed cooling water system.
Are there any differences with the outdrives on closed cooling water and raw water systems?
I recall hearing many years ago that the outdrives on a closed cooling system do not contain a water pump impeller (dont need it). Would I need to remove the waterpump from the donor outdrive before installing it on the boat with closed cooling system? Thanks.
I have found a '73 302/188hp Mec 888 donor boat that is NOT a closed cooling water system.
Are there any differences with the outdrives on closed cooling water and raw water systems?
I recall hearing many years ago that the outdrives on a closed cooling system do not contain a water pump impeller (dont need it). Would I need to remove the waterpump from the donor outdrive before installing it on the boat with closed cooling system? Thanks.