Lower unit swap

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Andrew C

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I broke the "skeg" (I think that what fin beneath the prop is called) I am told that it can't be repaired. I actually broke enough to see the gearing inside. I have a "93 Chris Craft 228 with a 7.4 ltr king cobra and a volvo outdrive. I found another outdrive that I am told is from a 460 king cobra. I am trying to find out the year and make. Would the two lower units possibly be interchangable? I would like to just swap out my good internals to the new housing. I am VERY new to the boating life and I am already breaking my new purchase. Any help would be greatly appreciated!! Thanks
 
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Re: Lower unit swap

I have a "93 Chris Craft 228 with a 7.4 ltr king cobra and a volvo outdrive.
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The Volvo OMC joint venture didn't start till 94, what you probably have is the OMC King Cobra with the cone clutch. Either way, there is also a King Cobra with a dog style clutch, that was used on the 460's. All in all, 3 different King Cobra outdrives. and none of them are interchangable with the other.

Might want to post some pictures of your drive for ID.
 
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Re: Lower unit swap

I am VERY new to the boating life and I am already breaking my new purchase.
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Ayuh,... Welcome Aboard Andrew,....
Unfortunately,...
You're about to learn that the driveline in your New boat was never very popular in the days Before it was discontinued....
There's Few laying around,+ New parts are also Rare to Non-existent....

But, Hey,... Good Luck with it,+ We'll be here to Help ya out any way We can,......;)
 
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Re: Lower unit swap

So does the lower unit have to come from another 454 king cobra of the same year? Thanks again.
 
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