'02 60 HP 'BigFoot" Lower Unit, year compatibility?

[Dremmer]

Hey folks,
I need to replace the lower unit of my 2002 Mercury four-stroke 60 HP 'BigFoot' outboard.

Best price I can get on a new one is $1800, which I think is insane.

Been lookin for a used one, but it'd be nice to know what years an hp rated motors of the lower units, would match up to mine.

Would all the ones that'd bolt up have the same gearing? 1.83:1 for mine I believe.

I'd really appreciate any info that'd help get my boat back in the water ASAP, thanks!

For what it's worth, here's the info on the tag of the motor,

Model: 2002 60ELPTEFI
Serial Number OT583601

 

[Faztbullet]

1998-2006 50/60 and 2001-2007 40hp per my books

 

[Silvertip]

are you certain the your big foot has a 1.83:1 ratio. Big foot motors usually have deeper gears Which is why they are called Big foot.

 

[Wayne 407]

1998-2006 50/60 and 2001-2007 40hp per my books

Would a 2 stroke bigfoot 60 hp, 2002, model lower end work on a 4 stroke bigfoot 60 hp, 2002 motor