I have an old eaton outdrive that is running great, just reworked with new seals and bearings.
I am anxious, though, to squirrel away extra parts since these things are getting rare. I have found a series 16 that is apparently in good shape. Unfortunately, I have a series 14. So, these are both Model C outdrives with the same gear ratios, based on the serial number, but a different series.
Photo of the drive looks the same to mine but only a photo...so who knows.
My service manuals indicates that the critical parts, like the motor mount ring and forward joint assembly, are identical between the two series, indicating this should mount on my boat perfectly.
So, that is my question....how similar are these two versions and what parts would be different? Could a 16 serve as a good source of parts for a 14?
Best I can figure the series 14 was mated with the 140 horse interceptor and the 16 with the 160 horse.
I not be able to travel to actually inspect this thing, so hoping for some wisdom here.
Any advise would be appreciated.
I am anxious, though, to squirrel away extra parts since these things are getting rare. I have found a series 16 that is apparently in good shape. Unfortunately, I have a series 14. So, these are both Model C outdrives with the same gear ratios, based on the serial number, but a different series.
Photo of the drive looks the same to mine but only a photo...so who knows.
My service manuals indicates that the critical parts, like the motor mount ring and forward joint assembly, are identical between the two series, indicating this should mount on my boat perfectly.
So, that is my question....how similar are these two versions and what parts would be different? Could a 16 serve as a good source of parts for a 14?
Best I can figure the series 14 was mated with the 140 horse interceptor and the 16 with the 160 horse.
I not be able to travel to actually inspect this thing, so hoping for some wisdom here.
Any advise would be appreciated.
