Mercruiser outdrive HELP!! Year? Parts?

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NEED HELP! I have been working on this Houseboat. I did ask a few questions in the past and now have the transom assy off. The engine is a 110 Mercruiser GM 1966. Outdrive I think is older? Cant see the serial #s. Please look at photos to see what my problem is. This older unit i guess used a rubber elbow mounted to transom for exaust. I thought after pulling engine and transom it would show a rig job someone performed to put a rubber tub on to replace a worn rotted metal one. I confirmed this today with a local mercruiser tech around the corner from me. He said the older ones like this used a rubber on but doesnt know where to get one. PLEASE HELP!! DOES ANYONE KNOW WHERE TO GET BOOTS/tubes LIKE THIS MADE? Maybe locate one thats used but in good condition. Im scared to replace with a used one and overheat and have to pull engine and transom again to replace. THIS sounds crazzy but just pulling the engine did not let me get to the two clamps on transom to remove boot/tube so I pulled both engine and transom. Would installing a newer lower transom and outdrive be better? Would newer units hook up to this engine where its mounted? I hate to invest sooo much more money!! Im about to cut hole and run exaust through transom but everyone says not to for the noise! Local Merc tech said dont do this also! Summer is going by and I want to see the water PLEASE HELP.
 

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Bondo

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Re: Mercruiser outdrive HELP!! Year? Parts?

Would installing a newer lower transom and outdrive be better? Would newer units hook up to this engine where its mounted?

Ayuh,.... Replacin' the whole transom assembly, 'n outdrive is No Doubt the best way to go,...

Yer beatin' a dead horse with that antique ya can't buy parts for...
 
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I was hopeing for your input Bond-o Its valued soo much with my friend and I. Would my outdrive bolt up to a newer transom assy?
 

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I was hopeing for your input Bond-o Its valued soo much with my friend and I. Would my outdrive bolt up to a newer transom assy?

Nope,.... Just fittin' the motor to it will be a chore...

Find yerself an 80s-something or newer, with a 3.0l/ alpha, that's Rotten,....

Bad wood, Rotten hulls go pretty cheap up in our country, especially the 1s with the 3.0l....

That way, ya get ALL the little pieces that drive the co$t$ of yer project to the Moon...
 
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Re: Mercruiser outdrive HELP!! Year? Parts?

Thanks so much. Stupid question? It says my question was moved? What does that mean? I see you answer right here. Was it moved to a different post? Not sure still learning the ropes. Thanks again Jeff
 

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Thanks so much. Stupid question? It says my question was moved? What does that mean? I see you answer right here. Was it moved to a different post? Not sure still learning the ropes. Thanks again Jeff

Ayuh,... You started out in the Mercruiser repair forum,...

Yer now in the I/O, Non-repair forum...

This is 'bout a total Refit, as yer drive is unrepairable..
 

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Thanks Got it!

Howdy,

Another option will be to find that same rotten boat with either a damaged drive or missing drive BUT with a good (or rebuildable) 3.0L engine and gimbal mount.


Then get an SEI drive.

Be careful though. MANY of them have freeze damaged (cracked) blocks or other damage from sitting in someones back yard exposed to the weather......

Also, carefully inspect your transom (if it's wood) for water leaks and rot....


I had a 66 boat with a Merc MC-1 drive on the back. You're definitely wasting your time and money trying to fix it.......


Cheers,


Rick
 
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Thanks checkin them out now what is up with the warranty? You can run it dry n they will warranty it. This sounds like a perfect match for me. Are these built in USA or China?
 

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i have a 69 mercruiser 165 hp straight six, all the data plates on the sides of my outdrive are gone and i need to find a replacement can anyone help tell me what type im looking for, alpha one etc, thanks if anyone has any other tips on my engine and out drive please throw my way thanks.
 

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You need to start a new thread of your own mercguy, not hijack someone elses thread.
 

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69 You need to start your own thread and not hijack someone else's.... You'll get a better response with your own..... just sayin!
 
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