Hi,
I have a 2005 Ebbtide 2100 with a 5.7 350 Mag. Unfortunately it developed a fault which we've now identified as the U joint failing, the shorter shaft part literally sheared off and there is some damage to the upper case gears. It appears to have run too hot / dry as the nylon on the end of the joint has melted.
From advice received so far I have three options -
- Upper case rebuild, new u joint, gears etc
- Buy an aftermarket upper case such as the sterndrive SE116
- OEM new uppercase
My preference is the OEM route but I literally cant find any deals on one of these, its coming in at $2000 USD plus fitting
A rebuild is going to be about $1500 USD or a SE116 is $1300 (I'm in the UK so dearer than USA)
However local to me there is a company which has a brand new upper case, its old stock and I could have it for $1100 BUT its a 1.62 ratio not a 1.47
I've been told all the lower case's are the same so it should 'fit' but will I have any problems etc, is it a good idea ?
I'm guessing I would need to change the prop after, its currently got a 21 degree but even with this included it would be much cheaper than a new OEM
Any advice would be really appreciated, I've seen there are some really experienced members on here.
Thanks,
Cameron
I have a 2005 Ebbtide 2100 with a 5.7 350 Mag. Unfortunately it developed a fault which we've now identified as the U joint failing, the shorter shaft part literally sheared off and there is some damage to the upper case gears. It appears to have run too hot / dry as the nylon on the end of the joint has melted.
From advice received so far I have three options -
- Upper case rebuild, new u joint, gears etc
- Buy an aftermarket upper case such as the sterndrive SE116
- OEM new uppercase
My preference is the OEM route but I literally cant find any deals on one of these, its coming in at $2000 USD plus fitting
A rebuild is going to be about $1500 USD or a SE116 is $1300 (I'm in the UK so dearer than USA)
However local to me there is a company which has a brand new upper case, its old stock and I could have it for $1100 BUT its a 1.62 ratio not a 1.47
I've been told all the lower case's are the same so it should 'fit' but will I have any problems etc, is it a good idea ?
I'm guessing I would need to change the prop after, its currently got a 21 degree but even with this included it would be much cheaper than a new OEM
Any advice would be really appreciated, I've seen there are some really experienced members on here.
Thanks,
Cameron