really need an answer

[bondomerchant]

hey guys im looking at an electric shift omc 185 chev omc i need ta know if i can swap my electric shift 175 motor ford into it without 2 much problem one is in an 77 century the other is an 78 seaswirl your advice would be greatly apreciated thanks bondo this would be a godsend for my century problems

 

[bondomerchant]

Re: really need an answer

mabey i should explain a little more ive got a 77 century me an some freinds got going a couple yrs ago 302 electric shift ran awsome 19 ft everything i ever wanted in a boat an then some then i left it behind the shop an it got vanalized very heavily they gutted all the switches wiring harness drilled a nice one inch hole in the fuel tank an many other stupid crackhead things found this 78 seaswirl 18 ftr with a 305 for a song on craigs list so being im a pretty fair mech i own a body shop i just was wondering is it worth a guys while ta attempt a swap like this if the price was right or should i just walk away hope that helps

 

[JustJason]

Re: really need an answer

Swapping an OMC for another OMC is never worth it. Cut your losses and get a boat with a more modern, still factory supported power package by either Merc or VP.

 

[bondomerchant]

Re: really need an answer

well jason i know its all old junk but i guess i was wondering how easy it was ta swap between the 2 thats all i know that boats are boats an not cars but i have all the stuff ta pull the swap in a day if...... they interchange
to a point thats all do they or not not looking for em ta change at the bell housing but at the joint behind that thats all
plus im a cheap bugger