Saltwater Fish ID, Inc. Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you need my old sterndrive as a core?
We only sell new products, so we don't have any use for a core - do not send one in.
How do I break in my new sterndrive?
It is the same if you change just the upper, lower or both. For the first 5 hours do not run a constant RPM. Vary the RPM's every 5 minutes or so. Do not exceed 75% throttle for the first 5 hours. Shift into forward and reverse a minimum of 10 times in the first 5 hours. For hours 5-10 you should do short runs at full throttle. After 10 hours normal operation can resume. Change the gear lube between 10 and 20 hours.
Can you interchange Sterndrive Engineering parts with other suppliers?
There are several companies that manufacture parts for this style drive. They should all interchange with no problems. We do not recommend mixing the gear sets between manufacturers.
What Is the recommended maintenance schedule?
You should change the gear lube every 100 hours or every year. Also check to see if there is any water in your sterndrive. You should also replace the impeller once a year.
What can I do to protect my new sterndrive?
There are a few things. The obvious one is to avoid hitting any rocks. You could also look for an aftermarket drive shower. It will spray water onto the top cover of your drive and help to keep it cool. And remember, gear lube is cheap compared to a replacement drive, so change it more often if you want. There are also aftermarket gear lube reservoirs available for boats that do not have them from the factory. They are a little more involved to install, but it will protect your new sterndrive if you have a seal failure.
How do I determine what gear ratio I need to order?
Click here for a gear ratio chart. If you can't find what you need to know here give us a call with the year and engine size of your boat and our sales staff will assist you.
If I buy a complete unit how will it arrive?
We ship the units in halves only. A complete unit is too heavy to ship without shipping damage. You will receive two parts to join.
Will your drive replace my older model sterndrive?
Yes, although if you have an inline engine, you will need to check the length of the input yoke.

FAQ

Q: How can I view the status of my order?
A: Go to the Customer Service, Account Information page. This page lists all your orders. Click the date of the order whose status you wish to view.

<ul>
 <li> Do you
 need my old sterndrive as a core? 
 We only sell new products, so we don't have any use for a core -
 do not send one in. 
 </li>
 
 <li>How do I
 break in my new sterndrive? 
 It is the same if you change just the upper, lower or both. For
 the first 5 hours do not run a constant RPM. Vary the RPM's every
 5 minutes or so. Do not exceed 75% throttle for the first 5 hours.
 Shift into forward and reverse a minimum of 10 times in the first
 5 hours. For hours 5-10 you should do short runs at full throttle.
 After 10 hours normal operation can resume. Change the gear lube
 between 10 and 20 hours. </li>
 
 
 <li>Can you
 interchange Sterndrive Engineering parts with other suppliers? 
 There are several companies that manufacture parts for this style
 drive. They should all interchange with no problems. We do not recommend
 mixing the gear sets between manufacturers. </li>
 
 
 <li>What Is
 the recommended maintenance schedule? 
 You should change the gear lube every 100 hours or every year. Also
 check to see if there is any water in your sterndrive. You should
 also replace the impeller once a year. </li>
 
 
 <li>What can
 I do to protect my new sterndrive? 
 There are a few things. The obvious one is to avoid hitting any
 rocks. You could also look for an aftermarket drive shower. It will
 spray water onto the top cover of your drive and help to keep it
 cool. And remember, gear lube is cheap compared to a replacement
 drive, so change it more often if you want. There are also aftermarket
 gear lube reservoirs available for boats that do not have them from
 the factory. They are a little more involved to install, but it
 will protect your new sterndrive if you have a seal failure. </li>
 
 
 <li>How do I
 determine what gear ratio I need to order? 
 <a href="/sterdrive-gear-ratios.htm">Click here for a gear ratio
 chart.</a> If you can't find what you need to know here give us
 a call with the year and engine size of your boat and our sales
 staff will assist you. </li>
 
 
 <li>If I buy
 a complete unit how will it arrive? 
 We ship the units in halves only. A complete unit is too heavy to
 ship without shipping damage. You will receive two parts to join. 
 </li>
 
 <li>Will your drive
 replace my older model sterndrive? 
 Yes, although if you have an inline engine, you will need to check
 the length of the input yoke. </li>
 </ul>

Q: What are your shipping costs?
A: You can view an estimate of shipping costs by viewing your cart.However, final shipping costs will be displayed on the Invoice you see before confirming your order.

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