Posted by Gamalot on 09/11/10 - 7:50 AM
#17
Tom W Clark wrote:
Gary -- OMC motors used a continuous slot instead of individual lower holes. Nonetheless, the length of the slot represents the range of individual holes other motors have, so treat it exactly the same, in other words, the top of the slot is the "top hole" and where your lower mounting bolt will go.
Thank you Tom. I guess my question goes more to what benefit I might get by raising an OMC motor that was originally mounted all the way down. I sure don't like the idea of completely blocking off the splash well drain. Filling the old holes is not an issue nor is drilling new ones in the bottom slots but can you or any one tell me if I will see a noticeable difference in performance and/or handling by doing this move?
As I said, I don't have a clue yet as to how the boat performs with the engine mounted as it is now but I do want to get it right during my refit.
Gary