I have a 2007 250XS and was wondering how I tell if I have a fleetmaster or torquemaster lower unit. Mine is painted silver if that helps. And what is the difference between the two.
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I have a 2007 250XS and was wondering how I tell if I have a fleetmaster or torquemaster lower unit. Mine is painted silver if that helps. And what is the difference between the two.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by nightrider23 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I have a 2007 250XS and was wondering how I tell if I have a fleetmaster or torquemaster lower unit. Mine is painted silver if that helps. And what is the difference between the two.
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The two gearcases are nearly identical. The primary difference is in the skeg.
Look at the skeg from the aft (rear) end- if there's a "cast-in torque tab" (skeg is thicker on the starboard or right side), it's a Torquemaster.
Normal appearing skeg (narrows off to a relatively sharp edge)... it's probably a Fleetmaster, which is commonly used as a "port side" engine in multi-engine applications.
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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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by nightrider23 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I have a 2007 250XS and was wondering how I tell if I have a fleetmaster or torquemaster lower unit. Mine is painted silver if that helps. And what is the difference between the two.
mark</TD></TR></TABLE>
The two gearcases are nearly identical. The primary difference is in the skeg.
Look at the skeg from the aft (rear) end- if there's a "cast-in torque tab" (skeg is thicker on the starboard or right side), it's a Torquemaster.
Normal appearing skeg (narrows off to a relatively sharp edge)... it's probably a Fleetmaster, which is commonly used in multi-engine applications.
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).
Mercury Parts, Mercury Outboards, Smartcraft & Accessories, Injector Service, TDR Reeds- BBC Sponsor
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