Results 1 to 3 of 3
  1. #1
    Member joerace's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2011
    Location
    Bridgeton
    Posts
    119

    Lower Unit gear ratio

    I have a 1994 175 XRI 2.5 electronic fuel injection SN#0G075834. The lower unit needs repair how do I find out what gear ratio. I've seen used LUs resonable what other LUs will fit? Are all V6s the same? Can I check Forward Neutral Reverse make sure there's no slop check gear lube. I'd like to fix it myself.
    Thank You

  2. Member
    Join Date
    Oct 2007
    Location
    Tonto Basin, AZ
    Posts
    1,800
    #2

    Re: Lower Unit gear ratio (joerace)

    For gear ratio, check out

    http://www.bbcboards.net/zerot...ethod

    Can't help with the other Qs.
    So many honey-dos . . . . . so little motivation

  3. Mercury 3L/4 Stroke/Verado Moderator EuropeanAM's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2008
    Location
    Greenville, SC (US)
    Posts
    98,315
    #3

    Re: Lower Unit gear ratio (joerace)

    There are MULTIPLE gearcases for this engine series.

    Best to know the following information:

    -MEASURE the bore of the gearcase at the prop housing (4-1/4" or 4-3/4")
    -Does the gearcase have anodes mounted in the sides above the anti-ventilation plate?

    The above link is also a good method of determining gear ratio....

    We do not normally recommend attempting gearcase repairs as a "DIY" project, as there are more special tools and techniques required for your gearcase than for ANY other portion of your engine.




    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

Similar Threads

  1. Lower Unit Gear Ratio?
    By XSDRD in forum Evinrude/Johnson Motors
    Replies: 16
    Last Post: 09-11-2022, 02:54 PM
  2. Lower Unit Ratio?
    By Principal in forum Evinrude/Johnson Motors
    Replies: 3
    Last Post: 07-29-2011, 09:59 AM
  3. Replies: 2
    Last Post: 01-18-2011, 02:13 PM
  4. 250 H.O. Lower unit gear ratio
    By Tonkaboat in forum Evinrude/Johnson Motors
    Replies: 11
    Last Post: 11-01-2007, 05:30 AM
  5. Lower Unit ratio's
    By JerryT in forum Evinrude/Johnson Motors
    Replies: 7
    Last Post: 06-14-2006, 04:46 PM