1972 1973 1974 1975 Mercury 20" Lower Unit 65 HP ONLY 3 Cyl ✨1 YEAR WARRANTY

This lower unit was removed from a freshwater engine and is in good condition.  There are some cosmetic flaws in the paint, such as scuffs and scratches, but this will not affect anything. The intake screens on this lower unit are in good condition with no signs of cracking. There is a slight bend to the skeg, but this can be straightened. This lower unit does not come with the trim tab, propeller, or the propeller hardware. All of the splines are in great condition and are not twisted or damaged. Please remember to add oil before use. There is nothing stopping this from making a great replacement for your motor!

Driveshaft - 20"
Driveshaft spline count - 11
Prop shaft spline count - 13

General Information

• Freshwater condition
• Professionally Cleaned/Paint has scuffs/scrapes, nothing to affect performance
• Gears and clutch in good condition/light wear
• New Impeller
• Shifts smoothly
• Pressure checked to 12 PSI minimum
• Shafts checked for straightness

To obtain the 1 year warranty, you MUST send in your core lower unit. We will even pay to have your core shipped to us! Below is the criteria required to validate the warranty:

• Core must be of rebuildable quality
• Cannot be locked up - driveshaft must spin
• Up to 30 days from the date of purchase to send in your core
• Covers mechanical aspects ONLY
• Warranty begins from date of purchase
• Core must be complete and cannot be missing parts

You will receive two copies of the terms and conditions for the lower unit one year warranty. One copy MUST be signed and returned with your core. Without a returned signed copy, the one year warranty will not be valid. 

Upon receipt of your core, we will inspect the unit to determine if it meets the criteria to validate the 1 year warranty. We reserve the right to accept or reject any core at our discretion. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us and we would be happy to help! 

We offer a 30 day return policy on this product so you can purchase it with confidence. If you have any issues with the product, please reach out to us and we would be happy to help resolve any issue that may occur. Please be absolutely sure this is the correct one for your motor prior to purchasing.

Location: Southcentral Outboards, Altamont, Illinois

We have provided this cross-reference with the resources we have available in regards to fitment. This most likely will not fit every model for the years and horsepowers we have listed. We urge you to make sure this is the exact item you need by matching the part number to what is required for your motor. If you need help doing so, please contact us prior to purchasing and we would be happy to help!