On Thu, 17 Sep 2009 11:41:01 -0400, Tom Francis - SWSports
wrote:

So, here's the question. Assuming that there are broken gears and what
not (leaking seals, etc.), would it be better for the estate to have
the drive rebuilt or purchase a complete drive and have it installed.
I admit it, I know nothing about outdrives, so I'm at a loss as to
what to do. The estate administrator does not want to sell it as is.

Anybody?

It sounds like a total rebuild to me - seals, bearings and gears,
probably somewhere north of $3 or 4K. I'd ask a Mercruiser service
center to quote it both ways, rebuild or replacement. You may be able
to get a Chinese knockoff for considerably less.

http://www.sterndrive.cc/

http://www.go2marine.com/product.do?...F&WT.mc_id=gb1