Lil' Johnson
Seaman Apprentice
- Joined
- Jul 13, 2008
- Messages
- 36
I have searched and not found a definitive answer. I recently aquired a boat with a 1991 Evinrude XP 175 model number VE175TXEID that has a bad powerhead and I also recently aquired a boat that has a 1983 Johnson 175 (sorry, don't have the exact model but its a typical crossflow V6, definitely an 83 though.) that has a good powerhead. I would just swap out the two motors entirely but the 1983 is a 20" motor and the 91 is a 25". So, what I am trying to determine is if the 83 powerhead will work on the 91 mid section and lower. The base gasket is the same part # so I am reasonably sure it will bolt up but I am unsure if the driveshaft will fit into the crankshaft splines correctly. The crankshaft part #'s are different as are the driveshaft part #'s but on the shaft, it is because the newer motor has a two piece where the old motor has a one piece. So, all you OMC experts out there, will it work? I would rather not have to tear apart the running motor if It is a futile effort. Thanks in advance for your help.