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lou
03-29-2002, 11:58 AM
I have just been given an Alpha drive and would like to know how I can tell them apart, gen1, gen2 ect.
Thanks, lou

Digger
03-29-2002, 12:43 PM
check this link

http://www.outdrives.com/merc/mid01.html

alljet
03-29-2002, 04:19 PM
Gen 2's have provision for the external oil tank. The fitting is between the two mounting studs on the side of the mounting face. If you don't have the oil fitting, it's an early model.

lou
03-30-2002, 05:19 PM
Thanks for the replies. It appears that I have an older "R" drive. It is brand new and was never used so I will save it until I can find a boat of that vintage to use it on.