A little outdrive ID help . . .

[lakeerienewbie]

Hi Guys, was wondering if someone could tell me which model outdrive I have. I just bought the boat last fall and it's my first boat so I'm kinda new to this. It's on a 1971 starcraft chieftain with a mercruiser 165 i6 and the outdrive is a mercruiser as well. I believe it's a pre-alpha model, however I don't know for sure and want to order a new impeller kit for it since I don't know the last time it's been changed. If it is a pre-alpha, I was hoping someone may be able to point me to the correct terminology because most sites that I find don't say "pre-alpha" on them.

Thanks in advance for your help . . .

 

[lakeerienewbie]

Re: A little outdrive ID help . . .

DOh, nevermind I didn't notice this is the outboard section . . . will be moving

 

[MarkSee]

Re: A little outdrive ID help . . .

That's an MC-1; no such thing as a "pre-alpha".

Here's a link with valuable info Don put together among which shows the different models, scroll about 1/2 way down on the left and see for yourself.
http://forums.iboats.com/mercruiser...cellaneous-mercruiser-information-329915.html

Mark

 

[Eric 3.7LX Alpha 1]

Re: A little outdrive ID help . . .

MC-1.
Here are some OEM numbers for the impeller kit

Quicksilver #47-89984T 5 (less lower & Upper housing):
Quicksilver #46-96148A 8 is the pump kit with a new upper housing,
Quicksilver #46-57234T 1 is the Water Pump Base for your MC 1
Quicksilver #27-94996T 2 is the gasket kit to reinstall the drive back on the bellhousing

 

[achris]

Re: A little outdrive ID help . . .

.... If it is a pre-alpha, I was hoping someone may be able to point me to the correct terminology because most sites that I find don't say "pre-alpha" on them.

That's because most sites know what they are talking about. Any site (or person for that matter) who uses that term should be completely ignored... (Personally, I'd like to see them put against a wall and shot!!!)

Have a read of this and see what we mean... -> http://forums.iboats.com/mercruiser...ve-needs-help-go-down-597987.html#post4160821

 

[lakeerienewbie]

Re: A little outdrive ID help . . .

thanks guys, that helps a lot! I've found the parts i need and will be tearing down this weekend . . .