A1G1 Top gears

[Paintman1960]

Evening everyone, It finally happened, Top gears said bye bye .
I thought I remembered a few yrs back , they made Cryo-dipped gears?
Is it true, if so where would one get them?
Thank you !

 

[alldodge]

Have not heard of Cryo stuff on gears, but normally the gears would last more then one life time if maintenance is done. A Alpha drive should not have massive power behind it.

Look forward to the comments of better gears but maybe just a new SEI upper will outlast most of us

 

[Paintman1960]

Alldodge, I know , I have a 383 in it. I'm easy on the stick every time.
I looked at SEI stuff, will there upper bolt to Merc Lower? Seems it should.
Luckly I have a spare drive

 

[alldodge]

My buddy has a 18 foot Checkmate, 383, drive extension and A1G1. He is easy on the stick and its a very old boat and drive is still original. I think what has saved it is its a really light boat

 

[Paintman1960]

Agreed, My boat is heavy 23 Powerplay about 5k Lbs loaded

 

[achris]

For a while there Merc did do a 'heavy duty' top gear set.

Yes, the SEI top will bolt up to a Merc lower...

Chris...

 

[Paintman1960]

Thanks Chris, Is it still available ?

 

[achris]

Is it still available ?

Mercury-Mercruiser 43-18411A4 Upper Gear Kit With Bearings

Mercury-Mercruiser 43-18411A4 Upper Gear Kit With Bearings genuine factory part not aftermarket. Fast shipping - Click here to see live inventory status

www.mercruiserparts.com

 

[Paintman1960]

Thank you much

 

[Bondo]

Alldodge, I know , I have a 383 in it. I'm easy on the stick every time.
I looked at SEI stuff, will there upper bolt to Merc Lower? Seems it should.
Luckly I have a spare drive

Ayuh,..... You know,..... All the ground up metal from the gears, falls into the lower unit, from the upper,.... Right,..??

 

[Paintman1960]

Bondo, Yes I do know that.I have my spare drive on it now, What to use and best way to flush that gunk outta there ?

 

[Bondo]

Bondo, Yes I do know that.I have my spare drive on it now, What to use and best way to flush that gunk outta there ?

Ayuh,.... A full tear down, 'n rebuild,....

 

[Paintman1960]

Ok Gents, I talked with local marine wrench here that I trust, ( know him long time ), He quoted me this morning, with the Heavy Duty gears, full rebuild, And reseal of lower, I think it was about 2300 bucks
I know the HD gears are twice the price of Reg. gears
They charge 125$ per hour. He say 4-5 for upper, 3 or so for lower.
Not looking for agruments at all.
Does it sound fair ? I am a fair guy..
Thanks !
Edit. includes new WP, which I just installed a couple weeks ago , lol
I'll keep that

 

[Scott Danforth]

Would be cheaper to buy a complete drive

 

[Paintman1960]

Scott, From who ? SEI ?
He say they use chino gears,
Did'nt have much to say about them, Esp. with Engine I have
SEI shipped to me is about 1900 bucks
400 dollar diff. and 5 miles away

 

[Scott Danforth]

SEI is new with a warranty $1855

Used Merc drives in the $1200 range

Rebuild yours $2400

 

[Paintman1960]

But won't warranty beyond after 300 hp
still at 1200 for used, I would have same as I have now'
i don't like getting towed.
just a hard pill to swallow ,Boat is very nice for it's age, Solid boat.
Wish I could to afford to install a Bravo in it

 

[achris]

Ok Gents, I talked with local marine wrench here that I trust, ( know him long time ), He quoted me this morning, with the Heavy Duty gears, full rebuild, And reseal of lower, I think it was about 2300 bucks
I know the HD gears are twice the price of Reg. gears
They charge 125$ per hour. He say 4-5 for upper, 3 or so for lower.
Not looking for agruments at all.
Does it sound fair ? I am a fair guy..
Thanks !
Edit. includes new WP, which I just installed a couple weeks ago , lol
I'll keep that

If you go this route, those times (for labour) are about right.

Chris...