whats the difference?????

[chrislee73]

the engine I have is the 115ETL78c. this engine is NOT an available selection when searching for parts.
whats the difference between my engine, and the 115ETZ78c??

 

[durban]

Re: whats the difference?????

there were only 3 models made in 1978 as far as i know
ETZ78C
ML78C
TXL78C
I don't seem to find a ETL 78C model

 

[Faztbullet]

Re: whats the difference?????

From BRP model year guide.. and a lot of the other model 1978 parts will interchange, what do you need?
Model Number HP Year

115ETL74 115 1974
115ETL75 115 1975
115ETL76 115 1976
115ETL77 115 1977
115ETL78 115 1978
115ML78 115 1978
115ML79 115 1979
115TL79 115 1979
115TXL77 115 1977
115TXL78 115 1978
115TXL79 115 1979

 

[emdsapmgr]

Re: whats the difference?????

The L letter indicates a 20" length lower unit. The Z letter indicates a 30" lower unit length. It's interesting that OMC lists the Z model as a regular model for that year, but does not list a 30" shaft length in their parts breakdown.