85hp force and 50 hp force same lower unit?

[mklinger]

Hey guys. I've been wanting to get a little more power for my boat. I like my 89 50hp force but wish I had a little more power. came across a 87 85hp Force with bad lower unit and cracked skeg but runs fine for pretty cheap. do these have the same lower unit and stuff? are the trim units similar? like could I just swap power heads or would this never work?

thanks for the help

 

[Frank Acampora]

Re: 85hp force and 50 hp force same lower unit?

No, No, and NO. It doesn't matter what years they are nothing is swappable between the engines.