Alpha 1 Gen 1 for Gen 2 drive

[hearly]

Hi My Alpha One Gen 1 drive needs to be repalced, it's leaking, skeg is broken and needs new water pump and belows.<br /><br />Can I replace it with a gen 2 drive.<br /><br />The boat is fitted with a 4.3MPI engine.<br /><br />thanks,<br /><br />hugh

 

[WillyBWright]

Re: Alpha 1 Gen 1 for Gen 2 drive

The drive will fit except maybe for the shaft that fits into the motor. But those can be changed. All you'd need is a U-Joint press. We're talking whole drives. Mixing uppers and lowers gets a bit more sticky.

 

[Don S]

Re: Alpha 1 Gen 1 for Gen 2 drive

No, you can not put a Gen II Drive on a Gen I transom shield.

 

[Bondo]

Re: Alpha 1 Gen 1 for Gen 2 drive

Ayuh,..........<br /><br />Willy,.... I think you'll find that the Alpha 1 Gen. II is compatible with None of it's predecessors,........<br /><br />There's Alot of Interchangeablities between the Pre-Alphas,+ the Alpha 1.........<br /><br />The Only driveshaft Issue I know of is the Shorter shaft for the early In-line motors,.. <br />Rather than the Longer shaft used with the V-motors...............<br /><br />The Longer shaft is used for All of the Merc. drives, besides the In-line motors,.....<br />Matter of fact,.... Even the Bravos use the Same Shaft.................<br /><br />With hearly's 4.3l engine,.................<br />The Input Drive Shaft is the Only part that Is interchangeable with the Alpha 1 Gen. II....................

 

[hearly]

Re: Alpha 1 Gen 1 for Gen 2 drive

Is it worth my while getting some one to rebuild my drive or just buy a new Gen 1 drive.<br /><br />Are the after market one any good?

 

[Bondo]

Re: Alpha 1 Gen 1 for Gen 2 drive

Originally posted by hearly:<br /> Is it worth my while getting some one to rebuild my drive or just buy a new Gen 1 drive.<br /><br />Are the after market one any good?

Your outdrive Sounds Rebuildable..........<br />And,...<br />I've heard Nothing Bad about the flood of Aftermarket drives going around...........<br /><br />I Guess,....... The Choice is Your's..............

 

[Don S]

Re: Alpha 1 Gen 1 for Gen 2 drive

Getting a drive resealed is a lot cheaper than a new drive, and the skegs can be replaced.<br />The water pump impellers should be replaced every couple of years even with a new drive, snd the bellows isn't part of the drive itself so those two items shouldn't be part of the thought process for drive replacement.<br />I would say having the drive inspected and resealed would be the way to go unless a lot of damage to gears and bearings and shafts are found during the reseal.