Replacing old BlackMax cowling with a newer model Merc cowling

[samagy16]

I have an old late 80's Mercury Blackmax 150 HP and I want to replace the cowling with a newer model Merc.

My mechanic told me that it can be done, that I can use anything newer up to around 2005 between 150hp and 200hp but that it would need a bracket to install correctly.

Is he correct on this, and where can I find the bracket if so? Have any of you done this?

Any suggestions or input would be appreciated. Thanks for all that reply.

 

[Faztbullet]

Re: Replacing old BlackMax cowling with a newer model Merc cowling

If you use the "dog house" 1 piece box cowling (1989-96) you will need the new adapter plate as it has a larger flange the lower cowls seal against and cowl brackets.You will also have to plug off the upper exhaust reliefs and drill hole in midsection as exhaust reliefs exit thru a hose on these cowlings. If you use the 1996 and up it basically the same as above.

 

[aussieflash]

Re: Replacing old BlackMax cowling with a newer model Merc cowling

Why??? wont it just look like Grandpa with a hair piece?? You can repaint and get original (looking) decals.Ive seen it done and they look great.My old 88 V6 is getting a facelift soon.

 

[samagy16]

Re: Replacing old BlackMax cowling with a newer model Merc cowling

Why??? wont it just look like Grandpa with a hair piece?? You can repaint and get original (looking) decals.Ive seen it done and they look great.My old 88 V6 is getting a facelift soon.

The old blackmax cowling is very square and oldish looking and I wanted to replace it with the newer rounder look of the newer cowlings.