200 OceanPro Magnum Gearcase Transplant

[Guest]

Well Guys, I finally found a replacement gearcase for the original, worn out 1998 Series "O" gearcase on my 200 OceanPro.

I was going to go for an SEI replacement L/U, but the reviews have been checkered (50% love'em, 50% hate 'em), but the OMC users seemed to have pretty good luck with them, and I was goon do it.

Then I an opportunity presented itself over at another forum, to pick up a freshwater, low hour 2004 Magnum Gearcase of a Ficht RAM Evinrude 225 for about 1/2 the cost of the SEI, and its OEM.

Its a beefier case,(about 25% larger) and will bolt right on to my motor leg.

I've decided to share this with you guys, and will be posting pics as this project progresses.

Stay Tuned!

 

[Faztbullet]

Check the driveshaft height and change shift rod and you will be good to go. Also this gearcase will slow you down about 1-3 MPH depending on hull type.

 

[Guest]

I checked the shift rod height,

The original "O" series case is 26 15/16"

The Magnum is 26 29/32"

Plus or minus 1/32"

I'm getting the driveshaft and the shift rod with the Magnum if I need it.

1-3 mph WOT loss is negligable, I'm not racing this boat, but I do want the durabilityof the beefier case.

The original "O" series gearcase was worn, and it did not like spinning my Rebel propeller.