3Squids '87 Cuddy thread

[3 Squids]

Originally Posted by Destroyer

I was talking more about sellers on Craigslist or eBay that I don't know personally. In all cases I hope you get a good lower for your engine and get on the water soon :)

Looks like a call to SEI is in the works. Can't justify $2k for an oem unit and have heard good things about them. $900 shipped to my door sounds good to me.

[Striper80]

Originally Posted by 3 Squids

Looks like a call to SEI is in the works. Can't justify $2k for an oem unit and have heard good things about them. $900 shipped to my door sounds good to me.

I have an sei lower on my boat now. The PO put it in there and it was failing. I called them and they replaced it under warranty for me. I replaced the control cables and adjusted everything correctly and now it rhbs smooth. The only problem is after 40 hours I'm getting water in the gear oil. If I had a choice I would've looked for a used or rebuilt lower over this one.

[3 Squids]

Originally Posted by Striper80

I have an sei lower on my boat now. The PO put it in there and it was failing. I called them and they replaced it under warranty for me. I replaced the control cables and adjusted everything correctly and now it rhbs smooth. The only problem is after 40 hours I'm getting water in the gear oil. If I had a choice I would've looked for a used or rebuilt lower over this one.

It's such a difficult decision. I actually found a whole motor with a bad piston. Guy guarantees me the foot is good and will refund my money if it isn't. He wants $800 for it. Assuming it's a OEM lower unit I feel it's worth it. Then I'll have even more spare parts for my motor. If the midsection is not rusted like mine I may go get it. Mine has some pretty bad rust issues.