26 if you have an intercooler be sure to clean that out as well as the block. The intercooler isnt as forgiving as the motor. One quick to fry the motor. I did it! Blarny island no less! It took 2 more months for the problem to trash the motor and I didnt find the problem until I removed the motor. Rod a Performance Marine fixed me up with a std side pickup bravo. Maybe a 2 mph gain and no plugging will result? Hope so. Good luck Greg 815-218-1603

CheckmateF1 - Eric,
Is this lower set up like Treadwell's with holes blocked as you stated? I assume that is an aftermarket nosecone that was added? How much for the unit - can I (relative dumb ass re: engines/outdrives) have my stock gears/shafts put in this lower? How much? e-mail me if you would like.

HPJunkie - Greg,
Did you change this on a stepped hull type boat? How much did Rod charge you for one? See fourth question above - internals?

Thanks guys.

Also, I removed raw water pump last nite and flushed system. There was quite a bit of debris that exited pick ups. I also flushed the engine through the output of the raw water pump. After doing I got to thinking - GEE, I hope this doesn't revert back into cyclinders. Well, please tell me "no worries mate".

Tim

26, You should have no problems with the cylinders, They are sep. systems. Although after you put it back together I would run it on the hose and remove the side block drains while running. your hand will probably fill up with sand and mud. Run it until the water is clear. You might rev it a little from time to time to increase the water movement. Carefull the water might get a little hot. Also remove the bottom hose of the exhaust manifolds. (another low point). My block wouldnt drain at all. I had to poke it with a wire to loosen up the crud. If your motor runs any hotter than before you might try to remove the t-stat, sometimes sand can make those operate erratically. The t-stat is prob ok because most of that bottom is mud leaves and those little snails. I dont lnow what Rod would charge for that swap. I bought my drive from him and we traded relativley quickly. Greg

Im not sure if Treadwell has the holes plugged or not. But that's what I do on my boat, and I don't have a stepped bottom. I could plug them for you if you end up buying it. No biggie.

Yes all your stock internals you have now will swap right into this case. It is a 98 model. The nose cone is a WPM and was recently installed by Bruce Dudley who did my new motor. As you can see it still needs to be blended and painted.

I was going to use it on my boat until I found out that the oil passage will not line up with my old 89 upper Bravo.

The price is $600. firm + shipping

I was quoted by a Merc shop for the swap. 4 hours labor at $65/hr. Plus any parts. Which, since yours is new, probably won't need any parts except for maybe seals and shims.

Let me know,

thanks, Eric