2 things

[wellcraftv20step]

Spare, I know i have to change the transom plate but i was just wondering if the bolt holes in the transome are the same for both the 3.0 and the 3.7 .

[spareparts]

what year models are you dealing with,

[wellcraftv20step]

The 3.0 is a 96, the 3.7 is an 87

[twhrider2]

seems to be some slight performance advantages as far spark timing and a little hotter coil.needed? not sure, maybe just the latest and greatest for a couple more bucks.

[spareparts]

you shouldn't have to change anything other than the exhaust pipe to the transom plate. Either transom plate has the same dimensions, check the spread of the motor mounts with a tape measure, they should be the same. They standardized most of the transom assembly back in 84. As far as timing goes, run no more than 5 degrees initial, I can't remember what the total was, but they had a service bulletin saying to set all the 3.7 to 5 initial. While you have the point plate off, check the advance weights and springs.

[wellcraftv20step]

thank you Spare , That will help alot!

twhrider2 , i may give it a try, thanks

[wellcraftv20step]

Spare you were rite , Checked the spread on both Transom brackets mounts and they are both 9 1/2 inches . That makes things a little easier ! The reason i thought i needed to swap them was that each bracket has a different configuration at the top .