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frankr
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    I suppose you can if you use the complete unit. But there are significant differences. The ’66 has a shift rod disconnect, ’59 does not. So you will have to pull the powerhead to install it on the ’66. Also, ’66 does not have a shock absorber in the lower unit, and has a different prop shaft requiring a different prop.