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1979 260 drive and TA compat

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pismo10

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I have an all stock 1979 Mercruiser 260 which needs a new gimbal ring. I was thinking of just replacing the entire transom assembly with a new Alpha 1, Gen 1 TA. Is the old 1979 pre-alpha drive compatible with a new TA? Will that old drive bolt right on to the new modern transom assembly? Any other thoughts or issues I should be concerned with?

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Ayuh,... The drive is no problem, but you'll need the narrower motor mounts of the newer flywheel cover for the motor,...
 
bondo said:
Ayuh,... The drive is no problem, but you'll need the narrower motor mounts of the newer flywheel cover for the motor,...
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Thank you, did not know that. Could you expand on your answer. Do I need to chamge the bell housing on the rear of the block to one that has the narrower mounts?

I think my 1979 260 should hve a 12.75" flywheel.

thanks
 
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Ayuh,.... The rear motor mounts on the Alpha are 'bout 9" apart, 'n 'bout 15" apart on the MC-1,....

You'll need an Alpha flywheel cover to do yer swap,...
Then, the y-pipe, may, or may not match up,....
 
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