MC-1 interchange with Alpha 1

pcmpete

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My gimbal ring has developed alot of slop, so it or the steering shaft needs replaced.

Question:

Can I use an Alpha 1 Bellhousing/Gimbal Ring assembly with the MC-1 transom plate and MC-1 outdrive?

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Bondo

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Re: MC-1 interchange with Alpha 1

Ayuh,... Probably, but the inner plate, may or may not work...
 

pcmpete

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Re: MC-1 interchange with Alpha 1

what would be the difference in the inner plate?
 

Bondo

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Re: MC-1 interchange with Alpha 1

Ayuh,... Motor mount differences,+ stud spacing,+ count come to mind....
 

pcmpete

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Re: MC-1 interchange with Alpha 1

so if keep the same engine that fits the MC1 inner plate, the MC1 inner plate 'should fit the alpha1 gimbal housing?
 

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Re: MC-1 interchange with Alpha 1

so if keep the same engine that fits the MC1 inner plate, the MC1 inner plate 'should fit the alpha1 gimbal housing?

Ayuh,... Key word is Should....
 

chaparall villain 2

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Re: MC-1 interchange with Alpha 1

im not positive but i believe the mc1 gimble housing and the alpha gimble have some differences i can check in my mercruiser book tommorrow but not sure that will work i believe the bellhousing would bolt up to the alpha gimble but i am not sure the mc1 drive would bolt to the gimble and work
 
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