60HP Merc - Gear Ratio

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What is the standard gear ratio for my 88 60HP 3cyl 2 stroke Merc. Its the non-bigfoot model. ELPTO<br /><br />Newer ones are 1.64 to 1 .... same ?
 

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Re: 60HP Merc - Gear Ratio

Thanks Bob,<br /><br />Just to be sure I understand what "both" implies..... 2000 and 1988 model years use the same gearset @ 1.64 to 1?<br /><br />I am trying to determine theoretical boat speed, and need the gear ratio as part of the calc.
 

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Re: 60HP Merc - Gear Ratio

Yes, the parts book says from OB 1987 thru OD 1990 and newer use the same gears 1.64 to 1
 
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