Coupler question
03-30-2005, 10:56 AM
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Coupler question
I have a pair of SBC's with Alpha's. I had a coupler go at the end of last summer and it's time to pull the motors and replace it. I'm going to do both of them. I have access to new or used couplers. The new ones are about $100 more, is it worth it or should the used ones be all right? I think these are the original couplers in the boat and it's an 86 so it seems like they last a while.
03-30-2005, 11:03 AM
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Re: Coupler question
I have been there. Did one on a sbc/alpha a couple years back.
Technically, if the teeth haven't begun to get "sharp" you are probably ok, but I have this theory about once I have to pull the motor, I do the best part that I can get.
I did a new one. 1987 boat.
I guess for a hundred dollars difference, my vote would be new. Especially if the boat is a "keeper."
Good luck.
Technically, if the teeth haven't begun to get "sharp" you are probably ok, but I have this theory about once I have to pull the motor, I do the best part that I can get.
I did a new one. 1987 boat.
I guess for a hundred dollars difference, my vote would be new. Especially if the boat is a "keeper."
Good luck.
03-30-2005, 12:58 PM
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Re: Coupler question
The more I think about for a couple hundie it's not worth taking a chance.
