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MerCruiser TR / TRS

  • 1973–1993

Drive specs

Specifications for MerCruiser TR / TRS
Model years1973–1993
TypeDrives
Drive specs
Upper gear unitNo gearbox in the drive; reverse gear in the boat
Propeller systemSingle propeller

Lower unit variants

VariantGear ratioYearIdentificationSource
TRS right-hand (RH)—1973–1993Serial number from 3377316; lower unit 5321A6; propeller approx. 14–16 in, propeller nut 1 1/16 inSterndrives.com: drive table with serial numbers and gear ratios (sterndrives.com)
MerCstuff: identifying TR/TRS (external link)
TRS left-hand (LH)—1973–1993Serial numbers from 3377316Sterndrives.com: drive table with serial numbers and gear ratios (sterndrives.com)
TR—1973–1993Larger lower unit than the TRS; removable rear cover with 4 bolts, like the TRSSterndrives.com: drive table with serial numbers and gear ratios (sterndrives.com)
MerCstuff: identifying TR/TRS (external link)

Service points

  • Drive oil: change it and check that it isn't milky (water)
  • Sacrificial anodes
  • Propeller and propeller shaft seals

Troubleshooting

Electrics, alarms and fault codes

Official identification charts

  • Sterndrives.com: MerCruiser Sterndrive Chart (years, serial numbers, gear ratios) (sterndrives.com)

    sterndrives.com · HTML · 2004

    R/MR, Alpha One, Gen II and Bravo I/II/III by serial number range. Always check both the upper and lower gear sets.

  • Mariner's Warehouse: How to identify a MerCruiser outdrive (Alpha One, Gen II, Bravo) (marinerswarehouse.com)

    marinerswarehouse.com · HTML

    Visual differences between generations and where the serial plate is located.

  • MercruiserParts: Where is my serial number (www.mercruiserparts.com)

    www.mercruiserparts.com · HTML

    Serial number locations on engine, transom plate and drive.

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