Re: Decisions, Decisions

[billw]

You’d need a drive shaft, plus the bearings, for the ’76. The drive shaft will be hard to come by and/or expensive. I am not totally convinced that the ’76 will just bolt on the the ’69. Maybe, but I wouldn’t hold my breath. You really have to examine that stuff part by part, stud by stud. I have seen times where everything looks to be a "go," but two studs are out of place by an 1/8", etc, etc. There is a REASON Merc guys need a SERIAL number to order parts. If I were you, I’d be putting the ’69 on temporary hold and searching out an American built ’76ish lower unit with stainless shafts. Now THOSE are great motors!

Long live American manufacturing!