This sounds reasonable... Hoping the outdrive is OK on the new boat.
Seems others are fearful of cooling... Well a radiator works on a car in
traffic - and I'm sure it would work on a boat too.
I was thinking I could mount it behind the boat with an electric fan (like
hot-rods use). Once I get the bugs out I may turn this $500 boat into a $20K
boat and one that runs reliably. I would think that the 3 speeds of a real
transmission would be a big advantage. I also think I can use the power
steering pump and break master-cyllendar for trimming/steering/etc. The best
part is the great performance with dirt-cheep parts. Still it's tempting just
to get the ol mercruiser running - maybe I should put that into the camaro
(haha).
Elliott

Larry wrote:

Just shorten the driveline and weld it up to the outdrive coupling!!!

Then stomp the gas pedal (make sure you install that also) and away you go!
Way cool dude!

PS Make sure you go out alone. I would not any innocent folks to die due to
your stupidity.

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wrote in message ...
Just got a 21' 73 sportcraft boat. Have a recked an 80 camaro w/ a good
267 (v8) and tranny. The boat is pretty rough and has a 165hp
mercruiser. I'm wondering for the pain in the ass of getting it
running with water under it and so-on maybe I could just put the prop
onto the drive-shaft of the 267 and figure a mount. the only issues I
can think of are the seal arround the shaft, and the ratio. Anyone know
a mercruiser's ratio? How bout the ratio of a 267 V8 to the drive-shaf
for the 80 camaro? I figure the tranny would be really cool for
choosing fast or pulling a skier.
Thanks,
Elliott