3.0l - 4.3l motor swap

makinc80

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my brother has a 1986 trophy 21ft fishing boat. the boat was very underpowered with a omc 3.0l motor which finally gave out at the end of last season. he is currently on his way to pick up a 4.3l omc motor which he plans to install with the original outdrive. i am not sure of the compatability of the 4.3l with the ratio that is stock with a 3.0l. any help would be appreciated, i am not familiar with omc and i dont want to see him get into any more trouble. i suggested he try and find a 4.3l omc outdrive. thanks, also does anyone know the correct gear ratios.....
 

Don S

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Re: 3.0l - 4.3l motor swap

The first thing we need to determine is the type of outdrive, is it a stringer drive, or a Cobra drive. Being an 86 boat it could be either.

Here is roughly what they look like if you aren't sure.

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