engine swap?

[rebars1]

Will a 1971 ford302 hang on the transom plate of a 1971 merc165 chevy inline6 set up(with new front engine mounts?). Also, will the Y-pipes connect? I know...I'm crazy!

 

[jeff13601]

Re: engine swap?

Do you mean will the mounts work for both along with the drive?

 

[Don S]

Re: engine swap?

No, No, and Yes..but just a little

 

[rebars1]

Re: engine swap?

If I were to swap out the 165 setup for a 225 setup (engine, outdrive, transom plates, would I need to modify the hole in the transom for the larger engine?

 

[Bondo]

Re: engine swap?

Originally posted by rebars1:<br /> If I were to swap out the 165 setup for a 225 setup (engine, outdrive, transom plates, would I need to modify the hole in the transom for the larger engine?

No,.........<br /><br />And,....<br />Not to Argue,... But to explore,.........<br />I'm not sure of Don's answer,.........<br /><br />On the 1st point,... I believe Both of those inner transom plates use the 15" centers rear motor mounts,.........<br />Although there maybe some Other differences,.. The motor mounts Will align,.........<br /><br />I'm Pretty Sure he's got the 2nd answer right,.....I haven't really Looked at the exhaust port size,+ shape..........<br /> <br />I Agree on His 3rd answer,....... <br /><br /><br />What did you do,..??? Find a New Hull for Your driveline ???

 

[Don S]

Re: engine swap?

If I were to swap out the 165 setup for a 225 setup (engine, outdrive, transom plates, would I need to modify the hole in the transom for the larger engine?

Nope, the cutout should be the same. <br />That would be the best way to go about your repowwer.

 

[rebars1]

Re: engine swap?

Thank you all for the input. Yes, Bondo, I was considering a 21' Slickcraft 165 that needs a new engine. The boat has more of a ocean type hull than my tri-hull(s). It would probably be easier just to drop in a new crate engine (inline 6). On the other hand, I really don't need another project boat. <br />Some people say that working on boats has made me have AADD, but I think I'm.....oh look! There's a Boston Whaler!

 

[Bondo]

Re: engine swap?

Ayuh,.........<br />The Stuff I sent you came from a Slickcraft,........<br />When I junked it out,.. I was Impressed with How Well Built the hull was............<br />Slickcraft is Diffinetly a Well Built Boat.........