questions on what I need

[hotrodchevy56]

HEllo, I bought this boat and it didn't have a lower end unit on it. I am needing one and I am not sure what I need. can you help? I know I need more info so please let me know what to post.
The boat is a Steury78 model house boat, v8 engine(ford/chrysler), and the other parts for the lower unit are mercursier.
here are some pics:

 

[Bondo]

Re: questions on what I need

The boat is a Steury78 model house boat, v8 engine(ford/chrysler), and the other parts for the lower unit are mercursier.

Ayuh,...

It must be a Ford motor, as Merc. has Never used Chryslers....

That being the case, it had an 888 outdrive which is another name for the Mod.1 drive....
You can replace it with any of the Alpha series up to but not including the Gen.IIs....

I'd suggest an SEI Alpha 1, with a 1.50:1 gear ratio....

 

[Fishermark]

Re: questions on what I need

I echo the suggestion for the Se106. While there is no outdrive on this boat it is a good time to rebuild your transom area - new bellows, shift cable, gimbal bearing, etc.

By the way - I like your screen name. I've had the 56 in my picture for 32 years now! (Has it really been that long?? Man, I'm getting old! )

 

[hotrodchevy56]

Re: questions on what I need

Thanks, This is going to be a long process it sounds. Can I find one here? i'll do a search.

 

[hotrodchevy56]

Re: questions on what I need

i found one on the net for around 1200. Dang! I can't find anything on this site. How should I search?

 

[Don S]

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Dang! I can't find anything on this site. How should I search?

Go to the top of this page. On the right hand side, just above your original post, click on the link for MerCruiser Drive Assemblies

 

[hotrodchevy56]

Re: questions on what I need

Thanks,