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  1. Franco_boater

    First time bellow job Alpha One Gen2

    Ok I’ve removed all the bellows, now I’ll clean everything and prepare everything for reassembly. I have a Question to You guys regarding water hose, should this plastic hose be stone hard in the bushing? Mine I could wiggle a little and I’m not sure if it’s 100% waterproof?? How about bushing...
  2. Franco_boater

    First time bellow job Alpha One Gen2

    Sorry for the confusion, I mean water and. Gear oil hose, first install on the gimbal then on the transom right? And while installing bellows: exhaust,u joint and shift bellow firstly on the transom then gimbal housing ?
  3. Franco_boater

    First time bellow job Alpha One Gen2

    Will do! I have oil hose from the bellow kit and power tune too. So install oil hose on the bell housing then in the transom right? Whats the sequence for the bellow install? First transom then on the housing? Thanks I have to do it myself because there is a lack of tech guys in my area
  4. Franco_boater

    First time bellow job Alpha One Gen2

    Ciao, I am planning to do my 1st bellow job on my 2007 boat, I am owner for 8 years and I want to replace my bellows just as a precaution. I have all the tools and OEM parts, i will replace shift cable and trim senders too, I need to replace gear oil hose and also there is a water hose in the...
  5. Franco_boater

    Mercruiser 5.0 no power to fuel pump when ignition ON

    But on the other hand if it’s 9V at the coil the ignition should work…. I think of putting 12V from batt to + on the coil
  6. Franco_boater

    Mercruiser 5.0 no power to fuel pump when ignition ON

    Can shift interrupt switch block the ignition maybe? I don’t have any tools to check if the coil is making spark to the distributor… Can disconnect gray (-) wire from coil help isolate the failed tacho?
  7. Franco_boater

    Mercruiser 5.0 no power to fuel pump when ignition ON

    Engine cranks but without starting, even when spraying start fluid doesn’t work… I’ve got 9V at the coil +, 12v at the orange at alternator. Kill switch is in RUN, I don’t have red circle CB at the top of the engine. Maybe fuse at the starter how to check it? All instruments works at the dash...
  8. Franco_boater

    Mercruiser 5.0 no power to fuel pump when ignition ON

    I remember we have noticed no 12V to the choke as well, should it be HOT with ignition ON or when the engine is running? I Think in my V6 its ON when my ignition is ON from COIL +
  9. Franco_boater

    Mercruiser 5.0 no power to fuel pump when ignition ON

    12v at the orange wire should be with IGN on or off? Thanks in advance! I will keep you friends updated
  10. Franco_boater

    Mercruiser 5.0 no power to fuel pump when ignition ON

    Thanks I’ll check that fuse too
  11. Franco_boater

    Mercruiser 5.0 no power to fuel pump when ignition ON

    Yes it’s carb, ok I’ll get back when we will be at the boat. I don’t remember if the gauges were alive when keyed on. I’ll check that. For sure the engine was cranking a little until batteries die, and also there was continuous beep ( I assume because of no oil pressure )
  12. Franco_boater

    Mercruiser 5.0 no power to fuel pump when ignition ON

    Can You tell me please how to check/bypass oil switch to eliminate the problem?? Thanks!
  13. Franco_boater

    Mercruiser 5.0 no power to fuel pump when ignition ON

    Yes I have multimeter ready, I need to sneak around I couldn't find any more CB's around... thanks! For sure there is 120Amp at the + at the starter but I assume its OK if the engine cranks?
  14. Franco_boater

    Mercruiser 5.0 no power to fuel pump when ignition ON

    Hello, Im writing this post in the name of my friend from the same marina. He said he was boating with his family then heared a pop and the motor dies... I suspect also no charging because his batteries are drained too... When he keys the ignititon ON the pump doesnt work we cannot hear the...
  15. Franco_boater

    Bellow job question on Alpha 1 Gen 2 for DIY

    Thanks, I dont know if I have to replace the cable too or not, i dont have issues with the shifting (so far)... thanks! I have Manual #14, do you think its enough for DIYer or maybe some videos are helpful for example with what bellow start the job etc... thanks!
  16. Franco_boater

    Bellow job question on Alpha 1 Gen 2 for DIY

    Ok so for shift bellows I have to replace whole throttle linkage and then readjust it??
  17. Franco_boater

    Bellow job question on Alpha 1 Gen 2 for DIY

    Thank you, i was told for bellows go only OEM. Do you think Sierra kit is Ok?? Or just buy bearing And the rest stuff separately. from MERC Oem?
  18. Franco_boater

    Bellow job question on Alpha 1 Gen 2 for DIY

    Hello dear friends, let me describe the situation. I have boat with Alpha One Gen 2 from 2005, I am the owner since 2017. During the summer (May-September) my boat is in the water all the time, There is no big issues at all with the boat but as a preventive action I was wondering about changing...
  19. Franco_boater

    What oil should I use?

    I was considering only Vr1 oil 20w50 because it has more ZDDP in its blend than 25w40, I’m changing oil annually and don’t run my V6 hard barely above 3000rpms usually 2500/2700. Thanks and I’ve got around 15-18psi @ idle
  20. Franco_boater

    What oil should I use?

    is it worth to stitch to Valvoline 20w50 instead of 25w40? In the manual it’s not recommended at all…
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