Ford 302 188hp to GM 305 - 350

CaptMick

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I am curious to know if a Ford 302 is "swapable" with a GM 305 or 350 using the existing transom assembly and outdrive.
 

Boomyal

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Re: Ford 302 188hp to GM 305 - 350

I'm not Merc expert but you'd at least probably need a different intermediate housing to mate with the different motor. The transom opening would have to be determined with relative motor mount dimensions etc. Some Merc Guru out here has probably checked this out before.
 

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Re: Ford 302 188hp to GM 305 - 350

Everything Forward of the Inner Transom Plate would need to be replaced....
 

CaptMick

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Re: Ford 302 188hp to GM 305 - 350

Is the inner plate the same plate that the steering attaches to?
 

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Re: Ford 302 188hp to GM 305 - 350

Yes,<br />The Steering attaches there,+ the Rear Motor Mounts.....
 
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