"I have a 1986 8hp Yamaha and
"I have a 1986 8hp Yamaha and the mounting bracket is cracked. A mate has a 1998 lower leg - minus gear box - that I could buy off him quite cheaply. Looking closely, they appear to be the same. Are they? Could I pull all the parts off my 1986 and stick my power head and gearbox on his 1998 Leg? In fact, even new 2009 models look the same externally ..."
"I have a 1986 8hp Yamaha and the mounting bracket is cracked. A mate has a 1998 lower leg - minus gear box - that I could buy off him quite cheaply. Looking closely, they appear to be the same. Are they? Could I pull all the parts off my 1986 and stick my power head and gearbox on his 1998 Leg? In fact, even new 2009 models look the same externally ..."