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paulmarcin
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"I have a '87 Rinker 17ft.
"I have a '87 Rinker 17ft. that originally had a 3.0 Liter OMC 4cyl Cobra outdrive. The engine has a cracked block, and I'm shopping around for another, but does anyone know if I'm OK just replacing it with a OMC 2.5L or 3.0L of any year if I want to keep the original outdrive? Most of the ones I'm looking at are from '78 to '90.
I've been told that I could also use a Mercruiser 2.5L or 3.0L since it uses the same block, but would need to change the belhousing, intermediate drive, and exhaust/intake manifold. Is that true? The Mercruisers seem easier to find, but I'd rather go with something that would bolt in easier.
Thanks!
Paul"
"I have a '87 Rinker 17ft. that originally had a 3.0 Liter OMC 4cyl Cobra outdrive. The engine has a cracked block, and I'm shopping around for another, but does anyone know if I'm OK just replacing it with a OMC 2.5L or 3.0L of any year if I want to keep the original outdrive? Most of the ones I'm looking at are from '78 to '90.
I've been told that I could also use a Mercruiser 2.5L or 3.0L since it uses the same block, but would need to change the belhousing, intermediate drive, and exhaust/intake manifold. Is that true? The Mercruisers seem easier to find, but I'd rather go with something that would bolt in easier.
Thanks!
Paul"