Can anyone identify a lower unit by sight?

[MTboatguy]

I am thinking about going to take a look at this boat, guy says it needs a new lower unit, being an older boat, I would like to know what it is so I can check on parts availability.

Thanks in advance if you can help.

http://kalispell.craigslist.org/boa/3026922898.html

 

[Prophammer]

Re: Can anyone identify a lower unit by sight?

I Think it's a Chrysler outdrive

 

[spoilsofwar]

Re: Can anyone identify a lower unit by sight?

Looks to be an OMC stringer to me...

This is not something you want to buy, considering its already broken.

 

[MTboatguy]

Re: Can anyone identify a lower unit by sight?

Thanks guys, I was figuring if it was something there is still parts available for, I can rebuild it, but if there are no parts, then there is no way!

 

[steelespike]

Re: Can anyone identify a lower unit by sight?

Other than a Mercruiser I wouldn't know
I was going to say OMC or Volvo Hadn't thought of Chrysler
I think Volvo would be really expensive if you could find parts
Chrysler would be tough to find even if it shares outboard parts
OMC I/Os have been gone a long time.

 

[oops!]

Re: Can anyone identify a lower unit by sight?

looks like a omc stringer to me.....but possibly a chrysler......need better pics.

in any event.......do not buy it.

 

[Don S]

Re: Can anyone identify a lower unit by sight?

It IS an OMC stringer drive without a doubt.

Keep in mind, OMC went out of business in 1998, and 85 was the last year for that drive design.

 

[MTboatguy]

Re: Can anyone identify a lower unit by sight?

Thanks again, I knew I could count on ya! I thought it was and OMC and knew there were no parts available, so I am glad I asked, too bad, the boat looks to be in pretty good shape and a grand for a 20 footer is pretty good!

 

[Home Cookin']

Re: Can anyone identify a lower unit by sight?

now you know why it's a grand for a 20 footer

 

[superbenk]

Re: Can anyone identify a lower unit by sight?

There's good news & bad news... The good news is that it's not an electric shift Stringer! The bad news is that it's a Stringer . I have that same drive. Works fine, but I dread the day it breaks constantly because I won't find parts for it or won't be able to afford them (if it's major). Lesson learned after being given a free boat... :/