Will a 99 optimax powerhead fully dressed fit on a 03 optimax without changing anything
Will a 99 optimax powerhead fully dressed fit on a 03 optimax without changing anything
It would "physically bolt up".
However, I wonder why you would want to drop that far back.... the '03 and later powerheads utilize the later VST and fuel management, and are Smartcraft Compatable....
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Might of found a real good deal on one. It is a fresh rebuild that has never been ran. Local mechanic gave me a price of 6000 to fix mine and this would save me about two grand. Would it be a bad idea to put that model on my motor.
This is of course, just my personal opinion.... but as I stated earlier, I'd have a hard time going backwards that far... unless it was the "last, or perhaps the ONLY option".
Dual Mercury Master Technician- for Mercury Outboards, Mercruiser and Mercury Racing at European Marine in Greenville, SC.
Still consider myself a "Marine Apprentice" after 48 years (learn something new every day).
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