Lower unit swap?

[SpurHunter]

I hope somepne will know. My buddy is looking at a used boat on the forum for sale with a bad head gasket, and maybe some other problems. My qeustion is, since I have an 88 Rude, 115, and the boat has a 78 Rude 155, can I swap the lowers complete? The seller says the motor ran good when it last ran, and mine has bad gears. I think if I swap it, I can make a good motor for my buddy. Any ideas? Thanks</p>

 

[Dropshot]

I would probably call over at Chattanooga Marine and see what they can tell you.

 

[SpurHunter]

Good idea, I will do that. Side note: both motors are 115, not 155 as stated