Does anyone know if a 6hp can be easily converted to a 8hp? I have a 1984 6hp E6RCRM.
D dfrants Petty Officer 1st Class Joined Jul 26, 2008 Messages 393 May 10, 2024 #1 Does anyone know if a 6hp can be easily converted to a 8hp? I have a 1984 6hp E6RCRM.
R racerone Supreme Mariner Joined Dec 28, 2013 Messages 38,089 May 10, 2024 #2 You would have to study the parts books.-----I believe the block / intake manifolds are different.----Intake for 6 HP used 2 reeds and 8 HP used 3 reeds per cylinder.-----As always . they look the same but are not.
You would have to study the parts books.-----I believe the block / intake manifolds are different.----Intake for 6 HP used 2 reeds and 8 HP used 3 reeds per cylinder.-----As always . they look the same but are not.
C Crosbyman Vice Admiral Joined Nov 5, 2006 Messages 5,529 May 10, 2024 #3 the 6hp gems ate mostly trolling motors... 8hp won't pull your skiers. it is like asking a fine swiss watch to run faster.
the 6hp gems ate mostly trolling motors... 8hp won't pull your skiers. it is like asking a fine swiss watch to run faster.
Faztbullet Supreme Mariner Joined Mar 2, 2008 Messages 15,920 May 10, 2024 #4 Does anyone know if a 6hp can be easily converted to a 8hp? Click to expand...
C Crosbyman Vice Admiral Joined Nov 5, 2006 Messages 5,529 May 11, 2024 #6 the 6hp gems are mostly trolling motors... t.o. !!
R racerone Supreme Mariner Joined Dec 28, 2013 Messages 38,089 May 11, 2024 #7 Parts book shows one prop.----Except high thrust for the long " sailboat " models.
