I am replacing my old 1972 Model 2 Mercruiser outdrive with a new
alpha drive in conjunction with a repower.

The old drive is huge and it looks like the existing transom hole
will be too large.

Question?

Does Merc have a plate to cover the hole or will it have to be re
glassed from the inside. If reglassed am I looking at a lot of $$$$.
Is it a big job?

Someone said I should consider a Volvo drive as they have a plate.
Comments please.
Thanks