Mercruiser drive is shot any suggestions? donors?

[oldfielder]

These are many Alphas oBut there for sure. The key is just finding the right one that has been handled well. There is a guy here on Long Island who rebuilds and resells the alphas and usually sells them for around 700. I would be more apt to buy a used one from an expert who has torn it down than someone who has had it sitting around Do the bolt patterns match up with your t-assembly and an Alpha?
My favorite source for info(other than a couple of guys here) is boatered forums. There are some really knowledgeable and helpful guys over there with the I/o 's