Thanks! Since Evan was able to make his 4 cylinder swap work without a lot of special adapting, it looks like Mercruiser has figured out a way to internally balance their engines. I believe a Mercruiser 4 cylinder, plus a couple of 4 speeds and a 2-speed rear axle will come up with enough gears to make a Doodlebug climb trees- - - - -now to figure out how to get enough traction!
Jerry

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Cringe and wail in fear, Eloi- - - - -we Morlocks are on the hunt!
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