What years of outdrives will fit my 75 Mercruiser gimble?

[444]

I've got a complete gimble from a 75 model year boat. It's the older style with the in-line trim sender. Will any 1967-82 MC-1 outdrive fit(forget about gearing for a second)? Will any other years/models of outdrive fit or do I have to keep to that year and model range?

 

[GLENN M]

Re: What years of outdrives will fit my 75 Mercruiser gimble?

and alpha ones,depending what motor you may need a short yoke shaft.

 

[Eric 3.7LX Alpha 1]

Re: What years of outdrives will fit my 75 Mercruiser gimble?

Check out this link from the Adults Only stick:
http://www.4shared.com/file/213854305/deac4209/Mercruiser_Alpha_ID_and_Histor.html

Has a lot of good info on Alpha One drives and earlier models, what gear ratio with each engine combo. If you are going to go searching for a replacement drive this is worth the look.

 

[Alpheus]

Re: What years of outdrives will fit my 75 Mercruiser gimble?

Read THIS it will tell you what can be used with what along with identification help...

 

[444]

Re: What years of outdrives will fit my 75 Mercruiser gimble?

I had the history pdf already but it doesn't specifically say what can interchange with what but there is some good info in there.

Had not seen the mercstuff.com link before. If the alpha 1 gen 1 outdrive can be used, that really opens the door up in terms of availability!

 

[Eric 3.7LX Alpha 1]

Re: What years of outdrives will fit my 75 Mercruiser gimble?

If the alpha 1 gen 1 outdrive can be used, that really opens the door up in terms of availability!

I am using a gifted spare MC-1 this year in place of my Alpha One, the yokes were different lengths so I had to swap em over.

 

[telstar1]

Re: What years of outdrives will fit my 75 Mercruiser gimble?

The Alpha not gen2 will fit, input shaft ahead of u joints may have to be swapped. Tilt trim will be different no big deal.Just hold tilt and trim buttons to trim up.That was my experience.

 

[Alpheus]

Re: What years of outdrives will fit my 75 Mercruiser gimble?

I had the history pdf already but it doesn't specifically say what can interchange with what but there is some good info in there.

Had not seen the mercstuff.com link before. If the alpha 1 gen 1 outdrive can be used, that really opens the door up in terms of availability!

That mercstuff link answered your question about 3 times...

 

[Fishermark]

Re: What years of outdrives will fit my 75 Mercruiser gimble?

Will any other years/models of outdrive fit ...?

Another good option is a new Sterndrives Engineering SE106. Very inexpensive brand new outdrive that will bolt on with no issues. You can even order it with whatever length input shaft you need at no extra cost.

 

[444]

Re: What years of outdrives will fit my 75 Mercruiser gimble?

Another good option is a new Sterndrives Engineering SE106. Very inexpensive brand new outdrive that will bolt on with no issues. You can even order it with whatever length input shaft you need at no extra cost.

Checked out their website... Price is actually quite decent for brand new.

 

[Fishermark]

Re: What years of outdrives will fit my 75 Mercruiser gimble?

I've installed several of them on various boats - great product and service... not to mention price.

 

[Eric 3.7LX Alpha 1]

Re: What years of outdrives will fit my 75 Mercruiser gimble?

Another good option is a new Sterndrives Engineering SE106. Very inexpensive brand new outdrive that will bolt on with no issues. You can even order it with whatever length input shaft you need at no extra cost.

Very good option, especially if a used unit of unknown quality is an option.

Like mentioned above, comes with a new yoke, u joints, impeller, bolt in and go, with a 3-year warranty.