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Mercruiser outdrive alpha replacement Skeg

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"I have a Mercruiser MR470 wit

"I have a Mercruiser MR470 with alpha outdrive. The Skeg (Lower leg half) is corroded and will need replacing soon. I dont really want to buy a new one and have been told that the lower half (Skeg) on all alpha unit are the same and I will just need to refit the new Skeg with my drive parts, gearing etc?? Does anyone know if this is true??

Regards
Brian"
 
"There is a part that slips ov

"There is a part that slips over the remaining skeg. I have the chrome one with the little skid plate at the tip. 7 years no problem, looks good. No removing the lower unit. 2 screws hold it on."
 
Thanks Carl.
Problem is its

Thanks Carl.
Problem is its not the fin thats the problem with corrosion its further up the leg near the water inlet. Still thanks again for you help.
Regards

Brian
 
Buy a new SEI lower unit for t

Buy a new SEI lower unit for the money you'll spend on a used Merc. L/U.
 
"[b]"and have been told th

""and have been told that the lower half (Skeg) on all alpha unit are the same"

Ayuh,... The Lower Units are the Same...."
 
Thanks for your help gents.

Thanks for your help gents.
Guy do SMI Have a website or have you got there contact details.

Thanks again
Brian
 
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