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    What's the purpose of this hole? (Alpha 1 Gen2)

    On a boat I have been working on to get it ready for the lake, I noticed the outdrive appear to have one additional "pee stream" shooting forward from near the gear shift disconnect. I manage to took a picture of it the under side today and noticed a hole that aren't on my other newer Alpha 1...
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    How to check out drive oil level?

    This may sound crazy, but how do I check oil level alpha 1 gen 2 lower unit? The unit I does not have reservoir inside the boat. However, it does have a "dipstick" on top of the drive unit. Upon unscrewing the screw, dipstick is attached to the screw. There is a line on the dipstick, but I'm...
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    Mercury trim pump expert wanted

    I finally got the time to work on the project boat that I have been keeping on the side of my house. The boat has few problems, but since I?m more of less using it to teach myself on how to work on boat, I don?t mind it as long as it doesn?t cost me too much extra money. This boat is a 1982...
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    Where do I buy this sealant....

    I'm in the process of putting the exhaust manifold back together and there are few parts of it use the red color dry sealant. Does any one know where I can purchase this stuff? See picture in the link.
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    Replacing Mercruiser trim pump bracket next weekend... Need advise

    I finally decided to replace the trim pump bracket after 3 out of the 6 hole on the originally bracket have rusted thru. Since the space around the pump is limited, I doubt would be able to do the bracket replacement in the boat. So, I will likely have to disconnect the two hoses from the trim...
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    How can I be sure I have 15 ~ 20 mil of Gel coat in a repair?

    I have been thinking about learning how to do my own fiberglass/gel coat repair for some time now. After reading all the how-to guides I can find, almost all of them mentioned the gel coat should be around 15 ~ 20 mil thick, on top of the fiberglass substrate. In the scenario of repairing a...
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    Can you identify this drain plug sealant?

    Pictured below is a brand new Mercuriser OEM drain plug bushing. Since the bushing already some kind of thread sealant applied, I wonder if I still need to apply QuickSilver Perfect Seal before installing to the engine block. Because I already installed one yesterday without Perfect Seal...
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    Mercruiser Exhaust Elbow Gasket ? Pix attached

    Hi, I am posting my question here in hoping some one can help me confirm if the exhaust elbow gasket I have ordered for my Mercruiser is the right one. In the pictures attached, the gasket on the right was removed from the motor when the exhaust elbow was removed. It appears to be made of...
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    Can you ID this grease?

    Hello, While I was working on my outboard motor, I notice the previous owner had coated all bolts/nuts on the lower unit with this greenish grease. Whatever it is, it made the disassembling a 14 years old out drive a walk in the park. I sure like to re-apply the same grease when it's time to...
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    Grease for drive shaft spline?

    I'm working on replacing impeller for a Mercury Marine Force 40 Outboard. As I'm ready to install the lower unit back to the motor leg. Do I need to grease the drive shaft spline? If yes, what type of grease should I use? Thanks B
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    Is impeller suppose to look like this?

    Just wanted to share one of the many surprises I found today while changing the impeller for a "new to me" boat. Keep in mind that I have been using the boat for about a year since I bought it. The previous owner assured me that impeller was just changed. In any case, when I pull open the...
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    Stall @ 1800K under load

    Hi, I have search high and low and can't seems to find the answer I'm search. I recently acquired a 1982 Mercury 115. Both in water and on ear muff, it starts easy, idle forever in our out of gear. But, when I try to throttle up under load, the motor stall at 1800K. The cut out RPM is so...
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    Bunk Board Length

    Hi, After reading so many posts, books and articles (rumors?) on the subject bunk board length for supporting hull, almost everyone agree the bunk board should support the hull all the way to the transom edge. This is to reduce of possibility of forming a "hook" at the aft hull. Now, if...
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    Impeller for my MerCruiser?

    After searching high and low and called a few dealers/online retailers, I'm totally confused about which impeller kit to buy for my MerCruiser 5.0 220HP. A dealer I called advised me the correct part number to use is 817275A4, which includes the entire pumping housing for $132. Of course...
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    Common 5.0 L MerCruiser? Alpha I Problem?

    Hello, I'm about the pull the trigger and buy a pre-own year 2000 boat with 5.0 L MerCruiser? Alpha I?. Since the previous owner had pass away unexpectedly, the family member now is handling the transaction have no information as for as maintenance history of the motor. So, just wondering...
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