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    Dirty Fuel Tank on 92 Sea Ray (Alpha 1)

    Just purchased a fixer upper 92 sea ray with an alpha 1 gen 2 motor. The fuel tank had gas in it that was at least 5-6 years old. I siphoned out the old fuel and was contemplating putting a carb cleaner in it but was concerned about it removing "gunk" buildup from the bottom of the tank and...
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    No Oil Line on 92 Alpha 1 Gen 2??

    Just purchased a 92 sea ray with an alpha 1 motor. Started to replace the bellows and once I removed the outdrive I noticed that there was no oil line from the gimbal bearing to the outdrive. The hole is there and is corroded over. What does this mean? Boat runs fine and gear oil is full on...
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    Exhaust Bellow Not Connected to Bell Housing

    Just purchased my first boat with a inboard motor. It is a bit of a project boat and my first task was to replace the bellows on the alpha 1 gen 2 (1992). Once I started I noticed that the exhaust bellow was not connected to the bell housing at all. Before purchasing, I tested the boat in the...
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    1956 5.5hp Johnson Lower Unit Removal

    Trying to remove lower unit to replace impeller. Like many of the posts I have read, the lower unit will only go down about 3/4". I have removed the four lower bolts and the side metal plate but cannot figure out how to disengage the gear shift. I don't see any bolts that attach to the shifter...
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    1956 5.5 hp Johnson

    Hi all, I am a newbie when it comes to outboards and just purchased a 1956 Johnson 5.5hp. Motor hasn't been started in over ten years and I am in the process of restoring it. While I am testing the motor to gauge the progress I am making, is it ok to use flushing muffs to test the motor, even...
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