Will 1960 lower end work on 1957 10h.p. Evinrude?

[flexon_guy]

Can I put a 1960 lower end on a 1957 10 h.p. Evinrude. There is the small phillips screw on the skeg on the 1960 and not the 1957. Will this make a differance. Also could I use the the whbole lower including the exaust port down?<br /><br /><br />Thanks<br /><br />Mike

 

[R.Johnson]

Re: Will 1960 lower end work on 1957 10h.p. Evinrude?

What size 1960 gearcase are you trying to use?

 

[WillyBWright]

Re: Will 1960 lower end work on 1957 10h.p. Evinrude?

The screw you mention is a pivot for the shifter arm. The one without has a pin that sits in a saddle cast into the bottom cap. If the gearcases are otherwise identical, then either should work on either motor.

 

[flexon_guy]

Re: Will 1960 lower end work on 1957 10h.p. Evinrude?

The Standard length not the extended one.<br /><br />Thanks everyone for you help!!<br /><br />Mike

 

[Chinewalker]

Re: Will 1960 lower end work on 1957 10h.p. Evinrude?

You CAN use a 1960 18hp lower unit on your '57 10hp, but you CANNOT use a 1960 10hp lower unit on your 1957. The 1957 models uses the 5-bolt pattern, while the 1960 model uses the four bolt pattern. Two entirely different units.<br /><br />- Scott

 

[flexon_guy]

Re: Will 1960 lower end work on 1957 10h.p. Evinrude?

Thanks Scott <br /><br />You just saved me a liitle $ and frustration.!. Know anything else that will fit?? I really only need the prop bushing holder. I runned mine trying to remove the prop seal.<br /><br />Mike

 

[Chinewalker]

Re: Will 1960 lower end work on 1957 10h.p. Evinrude?

Hi Mike,<br /> Contact me off-board. I think I can help you...<br />- Scott<br />csr112-nATprodigy.net (where AT is the @ sign).