120 Force L-drive

[clint woodcock]

I just bought a 91 Bayliner with a 120 Force L-drive. The power head is blown and out of the boat. I've found two 120 Force outboards which are in running condition. One is a 1994 and the other a 1996. I'm hoping I can buy one of these outboards and take off the power head and use it in my boat. Also, the L-drive has been check and is apparently in good order. I hoping someone can tell me what year of power heads will fit. Thanks.

 

[pnwboat]

Re: 120 Force L-drive

You need to confirm the number of splines on the crankshaft. The crankshafts on some of the L-Drive motors have 13 splines. Most of the regular Force outboards have 15 splines. This will be problem because the shaft that goes between the lower unit and power head is matched to the crankshaft splines.

 

[clint woodcock]

Re: 120 Force L-drive

So, some how I have to find out if the motors I'm interested in have the same amount of splines as mine, but I cant do that without buying the motor and pulling the leg. I guess a shop could help me with that info if I have a serial number?

Thanks
Clint