mercruiser alpha

[dento29]

Hi all, Can anyone tell me if you can bolt on a mercruiser alpha one leg from a 3.0L to a 5.0MR engine?
I can't see why but then thats why i'm asking!

Cheers!

 

[epervier]

Try these sites for the info you're looking for.

http://www.sterndrives.com/mercruiserhelp.html

http://www.sterndrive.info/sterndriveparts/

 

[andy59]

I think its just gear ratios that are different to match engine power and prop pitch