[JTROCKS1]

Does anyone know if a 1976 evinrude 15 powerhead fit on a evinrude 1979 lower unit. I know the electronics are different. I'm concerned about the driveshaft and bolts matching up.

[Rick.]

I would think it would be a simple swap but I have to say I have never tried with the years you mention but hav done it a couple of times with other years close to what your trying. Look here to see if the important part numbers match. Best of luck. Rick.
http://shop2.evinrude.com/ext/index....2ddaf54a42dc6d

[bktheking]

The powerhead should bolt up, the shifter components were plastic in 79 and metal in 76, but they are interchangeable. I've had a 75 , 83 and 88 9.9 (same motor essentially less carb and a couple other components) powerhead, all the bolt holes are the same, less starter stuff.

[Faztbullet]

According to Brp the 1974-76 use the same shaft but the 1979 is totally different so I doubt it will swap.

[JTROCKS1]

shopevinrude.com is showing a drive shaft part number of 0387606 and 0321455 as an alternate for the 76 model. The 79 model is showing a 0321455 so I think I'm OK driveshaftwise.