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    Default Battery Help Needed: Replacing 24M with 29HM?

    My battery is finally going bad after many many years past its warranty period. I'm looking to replace it with a larger battery and my question is, If this battery fits into my battery tray, would it be ideal to use with a Mercruiser 3.0L engine? Would it be too big for my alternator or will it...
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    Exhaust Bellow Popped Off-Install Exhaust Tube Instead? Alpha 1 Gen2

    My exhaust bellow came off on the outdrive side when I trimmed my engine up to tow it after sitting all winter. 2 seasons back it came off and I got it back on, but it was a hellish task. Could I leave it as is and will it function like an exhaust tube does? It is still hooked onto the stern...
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    Repainting Outdrive-Touching Up-Trilux/Primocon

    Curious what paint you all use for your outdrive? In the past I've always aerosol sprayed my alpha 1 gen 2 with Trilux, but it would wear off so last year I used Trilux in the can and brushed/rolled it on. I'd say about 90% of it has retained. I'm a salt water guy so top notch outdrive paint and...
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    Painting Outdrive Tips and Barnacle Removal?

    Anyone have any tips on their process of painting and out drive and removing barnacles for spring commission? Last year was the first year I used a roll and brush, instead of aerosol and thinking back the process was painful and long. At the end of the season I had some barnacles on the drive...
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    Cap and Rotor Change?Tune Up-Mercruiser 3.0L

    Is there a recommended internal to change the cap and rotor on the Mercruiser 3.0L? My engine is almost 10 years old and I've never changed it before. Boat runs fine but it does have a slight hesitation when coming out of the no wake zone and I accelerate hard. I know this can be carb/fuel...
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    Need Help with Prop Hubs - Removing and Replacing Hub, Etc

    I can use some help with 2 props I have. The first prop is the original prop that came off of my boat. The second is a spare prop I got used with a lower pitch that I'd like to try to install for this season. I don't know much about props, but I think they may have different hub setups. Can...
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    What greases and sealants do you use? Outdrive/Gaskets/Cables/O-Rings/Etc

    I grabbed myself a tube of the 2-4-C grease, and the Extreme Grease last year since I was using generic grease before. Is the 2-4-C grease good for most spots in the outdrive and engine? Good for putting a thin coat on o-rings and such when doing repairs? How about Perfect Seal on the gaskets...
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    Bellows Replacement-When do YOU change yours?

    When do you all change your bellows for guys who keep their boats in the water all season? I've read some say to change bellows every 5 years as preventative maintenance. Then I see forums where people have original bellows 10+ years later and are still going strong. Was just curious when some...
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    DIY Bellow Replacement-Is it worth trying? What was your experience?

    Just curious the level of job this is, and about how long it should take someone doing it the first time? I got a quote for 9 hours to do the bellows, shift cable, and trim sender/trim sensor. Seems reasonable in the amount of time its going to take, just the $100 per hour price tag sort of...
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    Shift Shaft/Bushing leaking under pressure-Need Advice

    I did a pressure test on my outdrive (Alpha 1 Gen 2) as 1 piece (Upper and Lower still attached) and I have a very slow leak at the shift shaft. I'm guessing this is not supposed to leak at all, correct? Can I change out just the seals in the shift shaft bushing area, or should I just change...
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    Alignment Pins needed when replacing water pump? Alpha 1 Gen 2

    Is it recommended to use the alignment pins for the reassembly of the water pump on the alpha 1 gen 2? http://www.go2marine.com/product/158314F/pump-alignment-tool.html Anyone say these are required, or do most do it without them?
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    Pressure Testing Alpha 1 Gen 2? Vacuum too?

    Is it ideal to only do a pressure test, or should I plan to do a Vacuum test too? I already read the sticky but there wasn't a ton of specifics. I was planning on building a simple pressure tester, but may opt for a gauge with pressure and vacuum if its ideal to do the vacuum test too. My plan...
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    Covering Stern Drive with outdrive removed?

    I pulled my Alpha 1 Gen 2 outdrive off for the first time. Plan to leave it off all winter while I work on the outdrive indoors. What do you recommend I do with the stern drive opening now that the outdrive has been removed? Should I cover it with plastic, or cut a piece of wood or plexiglass...
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    Power Steering Fluid?

    What power steering fluid should be used for a 2004 Volvo 5.0L Gl-E? Is there a Volvo specific fluid, or can I find something at Walmart or Autozone that is compatible?
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    Grease Types? Outdrive

    What grease is recommended with the Alpha 1 Gen 2 outdrive? Spline Grease different from the Gimbal Bearing/U-Joint Grease? I think the answer is yes. Can anyone tell me exactly which grease is which so I can order it? Any other greases needed that I am forgetting? Is this the right stuff...
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    Oil Change Pump? Which do you use?

    Gearing up to winterize my boat in the next few weeks and need a new oil change pump. Last year I bought the Topsider pump and it worked decent, but the darn thing was built like crap and the threads on the caps were bad so I ended up returning it. Anyone have an oil extractor that they like...
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    New prop suggestions needed. Should I go with the same one I have?

    I have a 2005 Searay 180 Sport with the 3.0L Mercruiser and the Alpha 1 Gen 2 outdrive. I hit the edge of a sandbar and took a small chunk out of a prop blade so I want to get a new one and have the old one repaired and keep as a spare. Eventually I may want to pull a tuber or a boarder, but...
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    Getting hot on flush muffs/hose, but NOT in the water

    I thought my boat had an issue because I started it on the muffs this year and after about 5-7 minutes the temperature started to climb real high. After lots of feedback I was ready to pull the riser/exhaust manifold but I decided to put the boat in the water for a test ride in the harbor...
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    Pulling Riser on 3.0L Mercruiser

    I'm having some high temperature issues and I am planning on diagnosing the boat by pulling a few of the raw water lines one at a time in a few strategic spots to see if they are flowing well while running, and next I am planning on pulling my riser off. Can anyone share some quick tips? From...
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    How to test alarm buzzer for high temp/oil pressure/lube monitor

    My boat has a buzzer under the dash, and the wiring for the probes, but does not have them installed. Is there any way to test to see if the wiring is all functional and the buzzer? If I understand correctly the sensors are simply a relay that stays closed and when they reach their alarm point...
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