Replacing Alpha Outdrive!

[jons79searay]

After hearing a loud bang, the motor shutting down and leaving myself and my family stranded last season, I had to be towed in by Sea Tow. Wow that was fun. I finally got around to replacing the lower outdrive after learning it was locked up and that somthing let go at the end of last season. I found a replacement Alpha outdrive with the correct gears in a local boat with a blown motor that only had been sitting for three months. I purchased it for $650.00 and just installed it in between the rain drops here on the east coast.

My question is should I have used gasket sealant along with the new gasket. As of now I haven't dunked her yet so it could be corrected. after reading the instructions and going over the steps, I noticed it didn't mention it. I know it wouldn't hurt but don't really want to pull it apart if it's not really needed.

Just your thoughts and any suggestions,

John

 

[LmannyR]

A new gasket is all that is required. The gasket mates the bell housing to the drive. Hopefully you gave the bellows a once over for signs of age while the drive was off.

For future reference, for 400 bucks more, you could get a NEW SEI drive with 3 years no questions asked warranty. I don't work for them but am very happy with there drive.

Good luck and welcome!.

 

[Presentation]

Sorry I do not know the answer to your question.

With the Bravo III drive when you pull it for service you do not apply gasket sealant before you put it back on.

 

[jons79searay]

For future reference, for 400 bucks more, you could get a NEW SEI drive with 3 years no questions asked warranty.

Thanks, I'll keep that in mind if I need to do it again. I didn't know.

I did inspect the gimbal bearing and it was very smooth. the bellows also looked very good. It was replace 2 years ago. I did not check the alignment but I think I will be OK.