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    Need recommendation on boat type

    So I am preparing to sell/trade my ski boat, but I would like to get everyone's opinion here on exactly what style of boat I am looking for. We normally tube, kneeboard, and ski. I would really like to take it fishing at least occasionally. I thought I wanted a pontoon (as long as the motor was...
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    Prop Question - Alpha One Outdrive

    Over the winter I sent my prop in to have it fixed/straightened. I got it back a few months ago. Looks great. Just now getting around to installing it and realized there is no hub in it! Not sure where it is, but I know it isn't there. I could go through it all with the boat shop, but I'd rather...
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    Alpha one prop question.

    Please help. When installing my prop, I installed all the parts (except it didn't have a continuity washer). Anyway I understand the thrust hub centers the prop on the shaft on the backside. What centers it on the outside? The spline washer doesn't fit the ID of my prop. It wobbles around. I can...
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    Fin or no?

    Hello, let me start by saying I have searched the forums first, but got no results. I probably am using the wrong terminology. Anyway, when I got my boat it had a busted lower unit. I have since replaced it and fixed various issues. Everything seems to be running fine now. the boat seems to...
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    '95 3.0LX - Water Pump Question

    Hello again. I have been tying up all the loose ends on this boat. Finally got around to asking this question that is a little puzzling for me. This is a 95 3.0LX with Alpha One. I occasionally put the drive in a tub of water and run it for a while just to keep it happy. I notice when I do this...
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    Can anyone tell me what this is and its proper orientation?

    It fell out when I removed the drive. I know the seal goes inside the bell housing, but what about the metal piece? This is on a gen II alpha one 3.0LX. The book doesn't show it. I was just gonna glue the seal in but I can't figure out where the metal piece goes. Thanks in advance. BL
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    3.0 alpha one

    Re: 3.0 alpha one I got the upper unit assembled. Pressure tested. I had to use the plastic adapter to pressurize with. I put 11lbs in it and it still had 10 this morning. Probably seeping past that fitting. anyway, I do have a couple questions I have after reassembly. There are 2 oil seals...
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    Merc Lubricant questions

    So far my manual is telling me to use 4 different lubricants. 2-4-C Marine Lubricant With Teflon Quicksilver High Performance Gear Lube Special Lubricant 101 Quicksilver Engine Coupler Spline Grease Since we don't have a marine shop, finding these is proving difficult. Are there generic...
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    3.0 alpha one

    New and still learning so please bear with me. I put a new lower unit on and filled with gear oil. I noticed i have ear oil in the bilge and I haven't even had it out yet. Must be some sort of seal on the input shaft of the outdrive? That's a guess. I have not removed the outdrive yet. That will...
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    Gear Lube questions.- '95 3.0LX - Alpha One

    First of all, this place is great!!! There are so many answers that I don't have to ask near as many questions as I thought I would. So, I put a brand new lower unit on and yes I made sure it has the seal on it for the lube passage. I took the boat out and tested it. Last night and took the vent...
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    1995 VIP Vision

    This may not be the right place to post this, but I thought I'd start here. Anybody know where I can find one of these? It attaches my convertible top.
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    Shift Interrupt Differences

    Okay so I got new lower unit installed and took boat out. It goes into gear fine but is a real bear to get out of gear. I had a buddy manually actuate the interrupt switch and it acted fine. I am going to go ahead and adjust the shift cable per the video. What I am trying to find out is what is...
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    3.0LX Audio Warning System Components

    Can anyone tell me where the normal water temperature sender is? I am wondering if that is it on the bottom portion of the thermostat housing. I can't seem to find the water temperature switch, the oil pressure switch, and the drive unit oil level bottle. I am pretty sure that's why I have some...
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    '95 3.0lx

    Re: '95 3.0lx Finally!
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    '95 3.0lx

    Noob Here. I just got this boat with a cracked lower unit. I ordered the replacement unit and I am working on other things while I wait for it to show. I will post my serial number as soon as I can get it (hopefully tonight). I have the serial to everything BUT the engine. Anyway, the flame...
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