2.5 motor vs 3.0 mercury with alpha 1

jeep john

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Jun 7, 2011
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pulled out a bad 3.0 and put in a good 2.5 motor.the 2.5 id plate is missing so i have no idea what year it is.[1]are there other numbers on block that would tell me what year it is?[2]is the carb on the 3.0[1988] to big for the 2.5 motor to handle?the linkage is all different.the 3.0 has linkage mounted on the valve cover.thanks
 

1979checkmate

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Re: 2.5 motor vs 3.0 mercury with alpha 1

belongs in i/o, you might get a better answer there. Us outboard guys can be kinda narrow minded to egg-beaters. A mod will soon move the thread for you. Welcome to the forums
 
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