Mudder
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- Oct 31, 2019
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- Boat Info
- 1993 Sea Ray 180, bucket seats
- Engines
- 4.3 alpha one, merc drive
https://www.amazon.com/kemimoto-Mer...9A3-805130A2/dp/B072ZX79QK/ref=cm_wl_huc_item
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I would not use an unkown brand on this to save money - they are a complete PIA to replace on an Alpha. Either Mercruiser OEM or Sierra will save about 20% - don't go bargain hunting, you will regret it. If your trim limit and sender is in need of replacement, then your bellows and shift cable are probably at end of life also. Typically these things are all replaced at the same time - they have about the same service life and require the same labor to replace.
MMax never uses Sierra parts, only Mercury.When I did this work on my boat a few years ago, quote from Marine Max / SeaRay dealer was $1500 - bellows, gimbal bearing, trim limit / sender, shift cable. I did the work myself, using Sierra parts and spent $400 - including the special tools I needed.
MMax never uses Sierra parts, only Mercury.
That about right. Few hundreds in parts and supplies and few hour labor @ $120-150 depends on location. Sometimes just shift cable replacement may take 5+ hours to replace
On some sea rays cable is sealed with gallons of silicone in places with no access. Brute force could work but you may damaged wiring sealed with cable. It is all time consuming and dealers are in business to make money. On some other boats you basically can pull out shift cable without effort. It all depend on the model. On boats with full cockpit enclosure all possible holes leading from engine room to cockpit should be completely sealed to prevent carbon monoxide from entering cockpit.Huh?