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cfelton
03-19-2023, 06:44 PM
Well I took my Alpha one lower unit apart. Bought all the correct tools and they really did great with the disassemble. When I removed the spanner nut around the prop shaft almost all the threads were corroded away. So instead of spending a bunch of money on a 40 year old unit I've decided to buy a new one. SEI makes an aftermarket one with a three year no-fault warranty. Price is 925.00 plus tax and shipping. Has anybody bought or have one, any thoughts?
dmoore
03-20-2023, 01:42 PM
I purchased a complete drive unit from SEI 2011. I only put about 200 hours on it before I sold the boat. Ran good. Only problem, the paint started to peel off around lower unit mounting bolts and surrounding edges. If I remember correctly they had issues with paint adhesion back then. Don't know if they corrected it or not. I would hope so!
cfelton
03-22-2023, 06:23 PM
Didn't know you sold your boat. Always admired your boat and your top. Talked with a guy at work and his dad bought a SEI outdrive about seven years ago and hasn't had any trouble with it. Made me glad I decided to buy one. My old lower unit had a bad shift crank. When I took it apart the spanner nut shattered and I broke the earts off of the bearing carrier getting it out. There were no threads left in the housing and it had a crack in the threads behind the prop. Couldnt rebuild that housing, internals looked great, got some spare parts.
Destroyer
03-22-2023, 09:27 PM
Sometimes the expensive option winds up being the cheapest in the long run. Glad you're getting something reliable. :beer:

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cfelton
03-23-2023, 09:48 PM
Got it today, looks great! Soon as this shutdown is over I'll give it a try.
cfelton
04-05-2023, 09:49 PM
Finally got chance to install my new SEI lower unit. Went on really easy and works perfect. Gotta change the oil in my motor and I'll give it a water test. Maybe this coming weekend.
phatdaddy
04-06-2023, 05:27 AM
Good deal, let us know how the shakedown goes

Enjoy!
Pipe_Dream
04-06-2023, 12:09 PM
Finally got chance to install my new SEI lower unit. Went on really easy and works perfect. Gotta change the oil in my motor and I'll give it a water test. Maybe this coming weekend.

Awesome!