Need help with identifying inbord Mercruiser leg

[Pezas]

Hello,

I need help with identifying inbord Mercruiser leg. There is no serial numbers on it (at least I cant find it) Propeler has 19pich. Maby someone know or saw something like this?

 

[Jurgen]

PM Mercuryman, he is the resident Mercruiser guy

 

[Spi D]

Apparently a pre Alpha #1 drive:

http://www.sterndrives.com/merc/mid01.html
http://www.sterndrives.com/merc/rdriveid.html

 

[Pezas]

Well, I think I found something, but not very happy with it. Its Speedmaster 3 stern drive. Does anybody know anything about them?

 

[MapisM]

Not much, but fwiw I've always heard that it was a good strong drive, capable to withstand some serious power. Back in its days, that is...
I would think that in the current century you might struggle to find parts, if you need any repair - particularly this side of the Pond.
Also, IIRC the #3 doesn't incorporate a gearbox and requires a separate transmission inside the transom.
Don't just take my word for that though, I'm not 100% positive.
Good luck with whatever you're going to do with it!

 

[piston]

Well, I think I found something, but not very happy with it. Its Speedmaster 3 stern drive. Does anybody know anything about them?

Yeh, that's a 3. Great drive for 600+ petrol horsepower, little bit less for diesels. As said, you need a transmission infront of it. It's looking a bit sad in the picture, almost certainly worth pulling it apart to check it over, and at the very least it'll need the propshaft cleaning up, and new oil seals fitted.

You might struggle to find someone with all the tools to put it back together, but parts are still available.