Can a VP DP-C outdrive be installed to replace a DP-A outdrive?

[thomas.carona]

I have a 290 transom shield with a inoperable DP-A outdrive. Instead of having the DP-A rebuilt, I want to replace the outdrive with a reman DP-C outdrive which local mechanical shop is offering as a replacement. Are the two outdrives compatible or do I have to make changes to either the transom shield or DP-C outdrive to ensure it will fit and be fully functional?

 

[captmello]

They are different. The intermediate assembly is different.. The 290 transom shield is different from both outdrives.

 

[K-2]

Why don't you want to rebuild the "A" ?

 

[thomas.carona]

I found a place in Baltimore who can provide a reman DP-C for as much or less than it would cost to rebuild the DP-A ( and I can use the damaged DP-A to cover the core charge...)

 

[K-2]

Did you ask them about using a DP-C? 2 differences I know of, the A has smaller diameter pivot pins and the suspension fork, tilt bracket is way different , but those 2 differences are on the suspension fork/tilt latch bracket,,,question is: Can you use the suspension fork and tilt bracket from the A on the C . Are the trim rams in good shape?

 

[Scott Danforth]

I say do it. With the DP-C, you can now get your hands on the 2-speed "Step Drive" since it only fits the DP-C and higher mid section and fork assembly. http://ivssmarine.vpweb.co.uk/THE-STEP-DRIVE.html

 

[duckman4548]

Do you know any info besides that above link for the step drive? Looks interesting

 

[billbayliner]

Cannot be swapped out to a C drive. Everything from the transom shield out would have to be replaced along with the drive which makes is very expensive. And you cannot put the C upper on the A intermediate.

The best case scenario for you is to grab the DP-C lower and pop it on you intermediate housing and then find an A upper or have yours rebuilt. If you cannot find one, I have one that is about to be rebuilt.

Are you sure the upper and lower on your A drive is gone? Most of the time you lose one section and do not destroy the drive completely.