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    Removing Upper Steering Pin Bushing

    I've use the hacksaw method and an ID bearing puller. The ID bearing puller was a little quicker. https://www.harborfreight.com/slide-hammer-and-bearing-puller-set-5-pc-62601.html Ryan
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    gear oil drain plug alternative to slotted screw driver?

    Assuming the screw is the same as a Bravo 1 - Imco makes a replacement with an external hex https://imcomarine.com/cal_store/drain-screw.html Ryan
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    Sea water/ fuel pump cam combo: gasket question

    1998 mercury racing HP 500. It uses the sea water/fuel pump cam system found in the attached link https://www.mercruiserparts.com/bam/subassembly/31325/2450/19 This is the older style with the two piece water pump cam, not the new single plastic piece with the inlet/outlet molded in. the...
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    Founda great product for cleaning the boat

    Spray Nine, specifically marine spray nine. http://204.202.239.40/product_info.php?cPath=69&products_id=340&osCsid=a6639ebfcd90dc6725943a6895ca1495 Hands down the best cleaner I have ever used. It took off the stuff that gojo, simple green and some others wouldn't make a dent in. I'll have...
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    trim cylinders uneven

    As I am finishing up my R&R of the bellows, I noticed the two trim cylinders are no longer extended to the same length. I have not yet tried to move either one by hand, or with the pump, but I think it will be difficult to get the cylinders reattached to the outdirve with the difference in...
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    Need help in Western NY

    I need some assistance shimming the drive gear on my Alpha 1 gen 2. I have the proper tools for this. What I would like is for someone who has done this before to show me how it's done, kinda look over my shoulder and give pointers etc.. Yes, I read the manual (the merc manual, not the seloc...
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    u joint bellows sleeve driver

    I'm looking for the dimensions of the tool used to install the aluminum sleeve in the u-joint bellows on an Alpha 1 gen 2. The two dimensions I need are the two larger diameters (dimension A: flange diameter and B: body diameter; in the pic below) If anyone has one of the tools and can measure...
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    U-Joint Bellows on Alpha 1 genII

    So today I replaced the gimble bearing and seal. Also got the new exhaust bellows and shift cable bellows on. Now I'm kinda stuck on the u-joint bellows. I know which end goes on the transom, and which goes on the bell housing. The manual is a bit unclear about what the proper step are to...
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    synthane washers

    for alpha 1 gen 2. Sticky side on the bell housing or on the gimble ring? Ryan
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    Speedometer fitting on Alpha 1 gen 2

    I broke the boat side fitting (ie not the one threaded into the outdrive). I can't seem to find this part on any of the exploded parts diagrams. Anyone know the merc part numer for replacement? Or where to find it? Thanks, Ryan
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    Alpha 1 Gen II drive shaft bearing preload

    OD serial: OD732853 I'm having a heck of a time getting the preload set to the specified 5.25 in-lbs. I needed to replace the yoke and seals on the drive shaft. After replacing the oil seal I put the gear and bearings back onto the old yoke to get a feel for tightening the nut to achieve the...
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    update on seal change on Merc OD

    continued from here: http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=235510 I finally got some free time to start working on this again. I was able to get the two old seals out and put in the new ones with no trouble. I did notice that the two old oil seals were both installed with the spring...
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    Want to nake sure I'm doing the water pump correct

    Alpha 1 gen 2 OD732853 I bought a quicksilver wp kit through iboats (kit number 47-43026Q-06). The kit contains some o rings, I'm not sure where they go. # 1 in the pic is the water pump face seal setting tool #2 contains the quad ring (sealing the oil passage between upper and lower), #3 is...
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    Made some tools today (pics)

    I thought some people may enjoy seeing these. The first is the alignment tool. I started by chucking a 1 3/8 bar in the lathe. Turned down the two diameters for the business end. Flipped the bar around, and put some knurling on the handle. It came out nice. It'll be awhile before I get to...
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    Who has a u-joint retainer tool?

    Just in case I find out this is expensive, I can EDM one next weekend. If there is anyone who has one, and a flat bed scanner, can you scan the tool for me? Or is there a drawing online somewhere that shows the dimensions? I'll stop by west marine tomorrow and probably find out the tool is...
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