Updated April 17th 2026
P/N SE106
New aftermarket SEI Marine replacement lower unit gear case, replaces Mercruiser lower units up to 1990.
Lower units compatible with 1.94, 1.98, 1.81, 1.65 and 1.50 gear ratios, 4 cylinder, 6 cylinder and V8 motors, up to 300 hp.
SEI lower units have a three year warranty on stern drives.
Note anode is not included with replacement lower unit purchase.
Years 1970 to 1990, Models Mercruiser 1, R MR and Alpha One with serial numbers
2791957 – OD 469858
Mercruiser Alpha one replacement lower unit has spline count of 13 on the driveshaft, the pinion tooth count of 13 and drive or reverse gear of 21 teeth.
OEM number
1623 – 8951 A43
P/N SEI 106 – 1.65
SEI Marine aftermarket Mercruiser replacement upper unit.
Compatible with 1970 – 1977 models, 165 horsepower inline 6 cylinder motors, 1.65 / 1.62 gear ratio with a 24-24 tooth count.
Compatible with 165 models serial numbers 2763442 and up.
*Note please measure your output shaft that goes into the engine.
Replacement upper units come with an output shaft that measures 9-9/16 inch.
Short is the style’ which measures 8-1/8 inches, please contact us for availability.
P/N SEI 106 – 1.98
Mercruiser and Alpha One aftermarket replacement upper unit.
SEI marine upper gearcase compatible with years 1970 to 1990 models, 4 cylinder engines with 1.94 / 1.98 gear ratios with a 20-24 tooth count.
Works with 120 to 140 horse power models with a 2.5 or 3.0 liter motor, 1971 to 1990, serial numbers 2791957 to 6225576.
*Note measure your output shaft that goes into the engine.
Replacement upper units come with an output shaft that measures 9-9/16 inch.
Old shaft is 8-1/8 inches, contact us for availability.
P/N SEI 106 – 1.81
Mercruiser R/MR/Alpha One complete upper unit.
For 1976 – 1982 models with 4 cylinder 470 / 485 models and 1986 – 1990 4.3 liter V6. 1.81 / 1.84 gear ratio with a 17-19 tooth count.
Compatible with inline 4 cylinder 3.7 liter motors serial numbers 4208730 to 6225576, and 4.3 liter 185 / 190 horse power V6 motors serial numbers 6225577 to 0D 469858.
Replacement upper units come with an output shaft that measures 9-9/16 inch.
Short style’ which measures 8-1/8 inches, please contact us for availability.
SEI 106 1.50 and 1.47 ratio
Mercruiser and Alpha One Gen 1 replacement upper unit.
For 1974 to 1990 models with 205 / 230 / 260 horsepower V8 motors, 1.47 and 1.50 gear ratio with a 20 – 22 tooth count.
Compatible with 888, 898, 228, 225-S, 233, 250, 260, 5.0 liter 305 and 5.7 liter 350 models serial numbers 2763442 and up.
Alpha 1 Gen 2 aftermarket replacement upper unit for years 1991 and up.
Models with 4 cylinder motors, 1.94 gear ratio with a 20-24 tooth count.
Compatible with 3.0 liter and 3.0 LX models serial numbers 0D469859 – 0K999999.
*Note – Will NOT work for 1998 and newer models with the 3.0L 4 cyl. with serial numbers OL000040-Up. For those newer models and serial numbers use the 24-24 tooth count 2.0 ratio upper unit.
Upper Gear Housing Sterndrive OEM numbers
1547 – 861063 A6
1547 – 861063 A12
1547 – 861063 A10
1547 – 861063 A8
Mercruiser Alpha 1 Gen ii aftermarket replacement upper unit.
For years 1991 and up models with 230 / 260 horsepower V8 motors, 1.47 gear ratio with a 20-22 tooth count.
Compatible with 5.0 liter 305 and 5.7 liter 350 models serial numbers 0D 470000 and up.
Stern drives have 2 year fault free warranty
*Note – does not work with the 305 V8 200 horse power model.
Mercruiser Alpha 1 Generation 2 replacement upper unit.
For 1991 – up models with 4.3 liter V6 motors, 1.81 gear ratio with a 17-19 tooth count.
Works with 4.3L and 4.3LX models serial numbers
0D 470000 and up.
P/N 90 106 03K
SEI 106
Mercruiser / Alpha One Gen 1 outdrive installation parts
Includes:
P/N 90 – 116 – 03K
SEI 106 Alpha 1 Gen 2 outdrive hardware installation parts
Includes stern drive parts:
P/N 508235 Gasket sealing compound – 4 FL. OZ (118 ml). Sealant is used on the o-rings and gaskets.
WARRANTY. All products manufactured by SEI are covered by warranty for either a period of one year. Upper gear cases purchased with out u joints and output shafts.
Two years for lower units and upper gear cases purchased with u joints and output shafts from the date of actual purchase.
Qualification of warranties is proof of purchase of the SEI product. Proof of purchase by customer.
These one (1) year and three year warranties against manufacturing defects in workmanship and components are the sole and exclusive warranty provided by SEI and all other warranties and potential damages are limited and excluded.
These warranties commence on the shipment date of products to the customer sold by Boatparts.ca to the purchaser.
In the event of a warranty claim, all warranty issues must go directly through SEI, Florida. For more information, see SEI marine sterndrive warranty or limited service or warranty information tel (813) 925-7127 warranty@sterndrive.cc