Will an inline lower unit interchange with a V-6 LU?

[Chris1956]

I was wondering if the LU from my '77 1500 would fit on an early'80s Merc Black Max 150. I know that the prop shafts are the same, and that the gearcase is 1/4" larger on the V-6, but will the inline LU bolt up onto the V-6? I can always run the inline prop of the correct pitch.

 

[Scaaty]

Re: Will an inline lower unit interchange with a V-6 LU?

Hard to say for sure as I don't know, but...well, hell I DON"T know! Think the inlines and V's are different beast though...someone will come along here and know more..

 

[Chris1956]

Re: Will an inline lower unit interchange with a V-6 LU?

SCAATY, Thanks for the input. Anyone know for sure? I know that some OMC V-4 and V-6 motors have LUs that will swap. These LUs are not the same, but they will bolt up. Did Merc do the same thing?

 

[j_martin]

Re: Will an inline lower unit interchange with a V-6 LU?

Check out #9 reply in this link.

http://forums.screamandfly.com/forums/showthread.php?t=52431

If you really want a smaller, weaker lower, an XR4 lower will bolt right up.


hope it helps
John

 

[Chris1956]

Re: Will an inline lower unit interchange with a V-6 LU?

John, From that link you provided, it sounds like it will not work.

I wasn't looking for a weaker LU, just looking to see if my good inline LU would work on a V-6 that I am considering purchasing.

Thanks for the input

 

[j_martin]

Re: Will an inline lower unit interchange with a V-6 LU?

Long story short, it can be done, but probably isn't worth the trouble and expense.

John