engine swap

otto tysor · #1 11-01-2003, 07:32 PM

I just bought a 1975 20' sceptre with a 188 ford,I
want to put in a chevy v-8, what do I need to hook up to the outdrive?

barnacle · #2 11-01-2003, 10:29 PM

Who's outdrive do you have?

otto tysor · #3 11-01-2003, 10:43 PM

mercruiser

barnacle · #4 11-02-2003, 02:48 PM

I believe the Ford you have is a v-8 so you will not need to regear the outdrive. I also believe that your shifting plate is mounted on the transome shield so you will nopt need to relocate it. I think all you will need is a engine coupler and a bellhousing. I would find a gm bellhousing first and be sure the rear mount holes line up with the transome shield. It should be a easy swap.