Can anyone tell if this is an Gen 1 or Gen 2 outdrive from the pictures (Alpha one)
C conway22 Seaman Joined Jul 29, 2008 Messages 59 Aug 29, 2014 #1 Can anyone tell if this is an Gen 1 or Gen 2 outdrive from the pictures (Alpha one)
C conway22 Seaman Joined Jul 29, 2008 Messages 59 Aug 29, 2014 #2 No Title Pictures didnt post in first posting.
ktbarrentine Lieutenant Joined Dec 12, 2011 Messages 1,296 Aug 29, 2014 #3 Just based on the year in the name of the pic (that isnt coming through), it would seem to be a gen II. Here is a link to the adults only sticky post from DonS that has pictures you can use to ID your drive. http://forums.iboats.com/forum/engi...miscellaneous-mercruiser-information?t=329915
Just based on the year in the name of the pic (that isnt coming through), it would seem to be a gen II. Here is a link to the adults only sticky post from DonS that has pictures you can use to ID your drive. http://forums.iboats.com/forum/engi...miscellaneous-mercruiser-information?t=329915
achris More fish than mountain goat Joined May 19, 2004 Messages 27,468 Aug 29, 2014 #4 Better than a picture, post the drive serial number.
thumpar Admiral Joined Jun 21, 2007 Messages 6,138 Aug 29, 2014 #5 An easy way I use to tell the difference is the back skeg on first gen is straight and on the Gen 2 it is swept back.
An easy way I use to tell the difference is the back skeg on first gen is straight and on the Gen 2 it is swept back.
S Speakrdude Ensign Joined Feb 25, 2004 Messages 942 Aug 31, 2014 #6 The easiest and fastest (for me) is, are there 4 bolts AND nuts holding the upper and lower together? If yes, GEN II. first Gen, nuts only.
The easiest and fastest (for me) is, are there 4 bolts AND nuts holding the upper and lower together? If yes, GEN II. first Gen, nuts only.
