MC-1 Corrosion Holes in Bell House

[Hodgkisl]

Other question, if I find a rebuilt MC-1 transom assembly designed for the I6 does it matter if its an early or latter version? Or do they all fit together reasonably?

 

[Bondo]

Other question, if I find a rebuilt MC-1 transom assembly designed for the I6 does it matter if its an early or latter version? Or do they all fit together reasonably?

Ayuh,.... The studs through the transom are spaced differently,.....

 

[achris]

If you're willing to plug a couple of transom holes (as Bondo says), and open the sides of the cutout just a little, then get a flywheel housing and coupler for a 1982 or later 3 litre (that fits your in line 6 ), then you could add an Alpha One transom assembly and drive...

 

[Bondo]

Ayuh,.... The old holes will be inside the transom gasket, so they really don't need to be filled, although I would,......

 

[Hodgkisl]

So is the Alpha 1 a big upgrade over the MC-1 in this application, or is it just better do to easier parts availability?

 

[Scott06]

Alpha one is a world of difference in terms of parts availability. Anyparts needed for an alpha drive, trim, etc are still readily available now and for foreseeable future. If you want to keep the boat and the inline six what chris proposes is the best solution to go back in with something more modern

 

[Hodgkisl]

Thank you all for the advice, I feel much better about fixing this. I'll start buying parts soon and hope I can make it work until the fall.