Forgive my ignorance regarding math and gear ratios. That being said... I have a 1990 merc 3.0 l with a Gen 1 out drive 1.94/1 ratio. I ran over a good size piece of lumber a couple weeks ago, and it looks like the vertical drive shaft sheared clean of the splines just below upper gear box.
Also, I holed the lower unit.
If I find a decent priced used out drive, ( Gen 1) does it matter what the gear ratio is? Will it fit?
I paid all of 2k for the boat, and after a $200 or so fixing hard ware and minor maintenance on engine ( runs great), its been a lot of fun . I don't really care about top speed I just want to get back on the water with some money left over to fill the cooler.
Any advice, counseling or wisdom is appreciated
Thanks
Joel
Also, I holed the lower unit.
If I find a decent priced used out drive, ( Gen 1) does it matter what the gear ratio is? Will it fit?
I paid all of 2k for the boat, and after a $200 or so fixing hard ware and minor maintenance on engine ( runs great), its been a lot of fun . I don't really care about top speed I just want to get back on the water with some money left over to fill the cooler.
Any advice, counseling or wisdom is appreciated
Thanks
Joel
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