Mercruiser R drive vs Alpha one

[Bob Hanks]

Is it possable to replace an &

Is it possable to replace an '85 Alpha drive with an older R drive on a 140 hp mercruiser??

Thanks Bob

 

[scott_s]

"assuming ratio is correct, it

"assuming ratio is correct, it'll bolt up."

 

[scott_s]

you may need to change yoke on

you may need to change yoke on r drive to longer type or you wont get good spline engagement to coupler. you can use the one from the alpha.

 

[Bob Hanks]

Thanks Scott that's what I

Thanks Scott that's what I want to know if it would bolt up the same.

Bob