Eaton Interceptor 165

[Gerk]

Hi all.
New to the forum and appreciate any and all help here.

I have an Eaton Interceptor 165 mated with a Ford 260.
The setup works however the prop shaft seal is bad and I dont know how to replace it.
Any ideas?
Also, how difficult would a swap out be? It it possible to swap outdrives without major cutting?

Whatever help would be much apreciated.

[mattyboy]

they mated the 260 ci 165 hp interceptor to an eaton drive the one that spins up to trailer and they also had this setup with a volvo aq 200 with an eaton badge on it.

if this is a real spin up eaton your options are repair what you have or re-glass and replace. if it is a volvo aq 200 with a eaton name tag you can pretty much go all the way to a 280t and a chevy sb without re-glassing.

so what model eaton is it? post pics it will help

[Gerk]

It is the Eaton that spins 180 degrees.

I would like to keep original, but I would also like to use the boat

How do I fix. In searching the threads Merrysville Marine came up, but they have nothing.photo 2 (5).JPGphoto 1 (11).JPG

[mattyboy]

tough decision between reliability and originality .

here something that might help

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Crusader-Int...3ccdc6&vxp=mtr



keep an eye on ebay there was an eaton outdrive complete a few weeks back

[Gerk]

Thanks for the replies.
Would it be a giant mess to put in another drive?

[Gerk]

What if I bought a donor boat with a rebuilt 350 mated to a volvo 280.
What kind of work would be involved?
My buddies 76 X-18 has the 280 and it goes great

[mattyboy]

I think you areTalking about re glassing and cutting a new hole for anything but a spin up eaton you'll have to measure the cut out. If your in for a penny in for a pound might as well go newer Volvo or Merc if your glassing and cutting a new hole

[Gerk]

Won't I only be reglassing if the original hole is bigger than the Volvo?

Sorry for the ignorance. I have never dealt with I/O's. Only direct drives and VDrives.

[mattyboy]

The eaton cutout is round the Volvo is more like a baseball diamond. I seem to recall the eaton is wider at certain points then the Volvo I can take some measurements off my Volvo if you need

[f_inscreenname]

You may want to look into a Volvo 290. Its shield is big enough to cover a OMC stringer drive hole.

[mattyboy]

here are the cutouts except for the eaton

[18intheworks]

I have a complete Volvo 280 with prop that came off an 18 classic and is ready to bolt on if you decide to go that route. With tilt motor and bellhousing and Y pipe (or cover plate) and if you need those. Just throwing it out there!

[Gerk]

Is there a chance anyone has measurements on the 280 and 290 cutout?

[Boatnuts]

Back in the 1970's I replaced the eaton drive with a Volvo 280. I never had to glass over the hole. I did have to raise the transom plate a little and do a little cutting but it worked out just fine. Lay the tramsom plate template over the existing round hole and find the best location for the hole to be covered. There may be a couple spots slightly ouside the normal cut lines but still within the gasket area. You would also have to replace the bell housing (be carefull to get the matching number of bolt holes) and get the intermediate housing that adapts to the Volvo transom plate. I can't remember whether the damper shield has the right spline or not so you may have to find one of those too. Most of these items can be found at places that sell used engine and drive parts. Hope that helps

[Gerk]

Well, with having a possible donor boat setup, I would go for a total swap from a 260 mated with an Eaton to a rebuilt 350 mated with a Volvo280.
Sounds easiest to me if I don't have to reglass. I do not want to do that if i don't have to.