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  1. MaxGlide

    Looking at this Chieftain 21ft, what questions should I ask?

    Thanks for the info!
  2. MaxGlide

    Looking at this Chieftain 21ft, what questions should I ask?

    This fella podded this Chieftain and SEEMS to have done a nice job. Redid the inside totally, shortening the cabin to make more room for fishing. Looks like now only a buddy and fishing space. What questions should I ask if Im interested in buying? year? stringer and transom condition? rivets...
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    Can I install a newer outdrive?

    Well, put the leg in, tested it and CAN’T believe the coupler survived! And the reward!
  4. MaxGlide

    Can I install a newer outdrive?

    Well, put the leg in, tested it and CAN’T believe the coupler survived!
  5. MaxGlide

    Can I install a newer outdrive?

    All right, well we got it all back together. Found an MC Dash one drive that was only a few thousand off, with serial number, and in excellent shape for pretty much nothing. Replaced water pump, impeller, shift shaft bushing. Greased all u-joints, pressure tested. Good oil flush, new oil. Now...
  6. MaxGlide

    Are these couplers interchangeable?

    Thanks!
  7. MaxGlide

    Can I install a newer outdrive?

    Great info
  8. MaxGlide

    Can I install a newer outdrive?

    I found a real nice leg (virtually free!) from a group Of Double Eagle owners I’m part of. I am in the process of going over it and servicing all of it. New impeller, check the water pump, checking all bearings, seals, etc. Would this type of unit work to pressure test the leg?
  9. MaxGlide

    Are these couplers interchangeable?

    1977 Mercruiser GM 140, serial #3773432, MC-1 leg. Blew my leg and replacing that. Wondering if these couplers are compatible? They are same era but different motors. One GM, one Ford. I have a line on one near me. Thanks in advance for your help!
  10. MaxGlide

    Can You Make Up For Different Gear Ratio With a Different Pitch Prop?

    Just servicing the leg now. It's in better shape than the one I had on there! Just flushing it, replacing impeller, water pump gaskets, mini o-ring, input U-joint o-rings and pressure testing. Got it almost free!
  11. MaxGlide

    Can You Make Up For Different Gear Ratio With a Different Pitch Prop?

    I ended finding a real nice MC-1 with the right ratio, 1.97
  12. MaxGlide

    Can You Make Up For Different Gear Ratio With a Different Pitch Prop?

    He thinks it had the Merc 160. In there so prolly the 1.65 pitch. Whatever it is, I should be able to find the correct leg. There is a group with my exact boat and many are removing the inboard and putting pods on. Just put a wanted post in there. Not really rushed…
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    Can You Make Up For Different Gear Ratio With a Different Pitch Prop?

    Done!
  14. MaxGlide

    Can You Make Up For Different Gear Ratio With a Different Pitch Prop?

    So “proper” gear ratio for my setup is 1.97. One I am looking at is 1.65. I will wait to find right leg!
  15. MaxGlide

    Can You Make Up For Different Gear Ratio With a Different Pitch Prop?

    To start, I don’t think so. I need a leg that has a gear ratio of 1.97. Fella with a 1.5 ratio leg says “you can just use a different pitch prop”. Doesn’t seem right to me?
  16. MaxGlide

    Can I install a newer outdrive?

    Yes, I suspect that too. We will make sure we check that!
  17. MaxGlide

    Can I install a newer outdrive?

    The lower end still shifts nicely into forward and reverse. What is the likelihood of damage in the lower end, when the top end failed? Could I check this by removing lower end and shifting into reverse and forward to see how it performs?
  18. MaxGlide

    Can I install a newer outdrive?

    System went as we were cruising along at 3000 rpm, barely a little “cruump”. Now it doesn’t spin in forward gear at all and moves a bit in reverse, with a click.
  19. MaxGlide

    Can I install a newer outdrive?

    I THINK I MAY HAVE FOUND THE PROBLEM… the gear end yolk sheared off at the blue mark. How could enough torque be created to shear it there?!
  20. MaxGlide

    Can I install a newer outdrive?

    Here’s the manual with the serial number range I’ve been using for parts. Shows gear ratio of 7.98. I assumed it was a typo of 1.98
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