freeway1949
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"Anyone out there know what I
"Anyone out there know what I can expect to pay for a coupler replacement on a 1987 Alpha1 stern drive. I have pulled the lower unit and inspected the u-joint and can get the prop shaft to move to forward, neutral and reverse, however I have detected metal shavings on the input shaft (to which there is no damage) and suspect coupler. The part itself runs about 75.00 but the replacement looks rather labor intense. Also, are there any other parts that should be replaced while the upper unit is disassembled."
"Anyone out there know what I can expect to pay for a coupler replacement on a 1987 Alpha1 stern drive. I have pulled the lower unit and inspected the u-joint and can get the prop shaft to move to forward, neutral and reverse, however I have detected metal shavings on the input shaft (to which there is no damage) and suspect coupler. The part itself runs about 75.00 but the replacement looks rather labor intense. Also, are there any other parts that should be replaced while the upper unit is disassembled."