Help identify merc alpha ss lower unit
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From: Your moms
I have a alpha ss drive that I have been told runs a outboard CLE lower unit. I have broke my lower unit, don't think its good.when there is witness marks of something trying to come out lol. I have a few numbers that might tell us what it is.. they were hard to read so they might be wrong
1L85E125
1647 9559-c
Is there a guru to talk to about HD parts? If they make any. I am running this drive behind a 600 +hp 18.5' powerplay around 3000 lbs.
Any advice is appreciated
1L85E125
1647 9559-c
Is there a guru to talk to about HD parts? If they make any. I am running this drive behind a 600 +hp 18.5' powerplay around 3000 lbs.
Any advice is appreciated
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From: Whitefish Chain - Crosslake, MN
No real HD parts. Good luck finding a vertical shaft. A CLE outboard lower will work if you shorten the vertical shaft and you need to add a oil transfer port so oil will fill the upper. If you lost the upper, plan on finding a new drive.
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From: portsmouth rhode island
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From: Johns Creek, GA
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From: Clayton, NC / Cedar Point, NC
I just sold my alpha ss for $1800.
600 hp into an alpha is a breakdown waiting to happen. You are running double the power rating for the ss. Might be time to do what I did....replace the alpha with a bravo, then ride like you stole it.
600 hp into an alpha is a breakdown waiting to happen. You are running double the power rating for the ss. Might be time to do what I did....replace the alpha with a bravo, then ride like you stole it.



