where to buy u-joints

[ripped_78]

Where is a good place to buy u-joints for a 1986 4.3l mercruiser? My local shop is not really an option.

 

[Gary H NC]

Re: where to buy u-joints

I have got them from Napa. Sierra makes them for Napa.
See if they can look them up in the marine parts book at the counter.

 

[Don S]

Re: where to buy u-joints

Go up to the top of the page and click on the iboats "Marine Store"

 

[ripped_78]

Re: where to buy u-joints

How do I know which one will fit with out taking the outdrive off first?
http://www.iboats.com/mall/index.cg...d=459779416&view_id=270173&search_type=recent

 

[hullofalottatrouble]

Re: where to buy u-joints

i suggest you go here

http://mercruiserparts.stemtostern.com/MercruiserParts/mercruiser_sterndrives.asp

find your outdrive.. and look up the original part number then match it back..

 

[DHPMARINE]

Re: where to buy u-joints

Just curious about not using the local dealer when buying parts.

Why not ?

DHP

 

[ripped_78]

Re: where to buy u-joints

The local dealer here has screwed me over too many times I would rather poke myself in the eye with a dagger than go back there. The stemtosern.com has helped out alot I just went to o'reilly and oredered some sierra ujoints for half the price the dealer wanted

 

[vipzach]

Re: where to buy u-joints

Where are you having work on it? I can get you in contact with a guy here if you still need someone to do it.

 

[ripped_78]

Re: where to buy u-joints

I appreciate the offer but I'm just going to pull it out of the water and change them underneath a tree. It should only take about an hour but it'll probably take 3 or 4 with my luck.

 

[Kevin70]

Re: where to buy u-joints

Here's the correct formula:

Time you think it will take +50% x 2 = Time it really takes.

 

[ramster]

Re: where to buy u-joints

Get them at Napa, they are the same as mercruiser ones and a fraction of the cost. If it is a gen II alpha it uses the same ones as many cars, take your old ones in and match them up.

 

[ripped_78]

Re: where to buy u-joints

Napa was about 6 dollars cheaper than oreillys and the had a problem with me taking them back if they didn't fit. So I went with the 6 dollars insurance.

 

[DHPMARINE]

Re: where to buy u-joints

It's too bad you can't/don't trust your local dealer,but I see it alot,and understand.

And I don't have a problem with SIERRA parts,either.

But to go to aftermarket rather than original,and save $6 each doesn't go too far with me.Mercruiser doesn't make u-joints,but they do sell a quality GM part in their own packaging.

DHP