mercruiser question

redman09

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Is there a difference between the out drive of a 5.0 alpha one and a 3.0 alpha one? I have both but the outdrive off of the 3.0 is in better condition, would it make a difference if I put the 3.0 outdrive on the 5.0 motor?
 

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Re: mercruiser question

Is there a difference between the out drive of a 5.0 alpha one and a 3.0 alpha one? I have both but the outdrive off of the 3.0 is in better condition, would it make a difference if I put the 3.0 outdrive on the 5.0 motor?

Ayuh,.... Seein's this is a Mercruiser question,...

Why are ya askin' in the OMC forum,...

Anyways,... I'll move it for ya,...

To answer yer question, Yes, they're geared Very differently, 'n can Not be swapped, as is,...

If ya put the 3.0l drive on the 5.0l, you'll need a prop pitched in the 40" range, which they don't make,...
 

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Re: mercruiser question

I realized I posted on the wrong forum after I posted it I apoligize, but thanks for clearing this up
 
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