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    Gen 2 water and oil hose

    For the gear oil hose you need one rated for oil. Here are some options and what I believe is OEM: Parker PUSH-ON B704 or Dayco Eastman B704 1/4" ID 300 psi Parker PUSH-ON B704 1/4in ID. Part number: 32-8M0040618...
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    Alpha one gen 2 transom to outdrive gear lube hose

    It can be replaced without a full tear down, you will need a set of fairly long needle nose pliers. You must cut the hose off the plastic fitting on the transom and avoid pulling too hard on the fitting or it will break. I’d recommend using the long needle nose pliers holding a razor blade and...
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    Bellows Installation

    Took the boat out and everything went well. Shifted good with no issue, this was my first time adjusting the shift cable but the process is pretty easy. I’m surprised no one with a 3D printer hasn’t made a fixture/holder that allows you to adjust the lower to 6” with just using two fixed point...
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    1997 5.7l water in oil. replace?

    in addition to the new engine consider at least testing the manifolds for cracks or replace. A new or good used intake wouldn’t be a bad investment as well so you can do it once and be done.
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    Bellows Installation

    I got my bellows installed and it’s about done, need to hookup and adjust shift cable still. Here is what I can offer for my installation order: 1. Installed new trim senders. 2. Push on new gear oil hose to the transom fitting. I used a small zip tie but it’s not likely needed. I did use...
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    Bellows Installation

    To help anyone in the future, the hose that came with the Mercrusier bellow kit is a Parker 1/4” Jiffy Hose Push On # 7212-251BK. My work has a Parker store a few businesses down, I went today and they didn’t have anymore of the above hose in-stock but gave me a few feet of Parker 801 1/4” Push...
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    Bellows Installation

    Also, I measured the oil line provided in the OEM kit and it was 9.5”. The manual states 10” and others are recommending longer. If it needs to be longer, then it’s odd that the OEM kit shorts you. It appears my speedometer hose was tucked in behind the water inlet hose. Just wanted to see if...
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    Bellows Installation

    I ended up breaking the gear lube fitting. I think I may have a new world record for changing out the fitting. I have a 4.3L with decent engine access once the side panels are removed. I got the old fitting in about 10 minutes. I used a 20” or so long flat head screw driver to reach in and...
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    Bellows Installation

    Do you recommend a better order for install in reference to #1?
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    Bellows Installation

    I’m replacing bellows and trim senders on an Alpha 1 Gen 2. I have all OEM parts and got it torn apart this morning. I want to verify my installation order and a few other things before I start installation. I have a factory manual but it doesn’t specify the installation order. 1. Here is what...
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    Cracked Engine Pod Mount

    I’m not looking forward to pulling the engine pod off for repair but it shouldn’t take too long to pull engine and then the pod.
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    Cracked Engine Pod Mount

    Original motor 115HP. Boat and motor 2007 Boat stays in a slip during summer and travels less than a hundred yards for winter storage. It’s been trailered some without a transom saver, but not much.
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    Merc 4.5, any reason I can't just dump the block and manually fill with pg antifreeze?

    I have a 4.3L and fill with PG antifreeze via thermostat opening in intake after I drain all the water out.
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    Cracked Engine Pod Mount

    I have a Sun Tracker Party Barge that I discovered has a cracked support brace where the engine pod mounts. I heard a rattling sound and found the cracks, it’s the rear most mounts on both side of the engine pod. Over the years the brace must have gotten fatigued. Looks like I’ll have to pull...
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    Engine Hours

    I’d rather have an engine from 2008 with 500hrs vs 50hrs. If my math is right that’s 31hr per year average, nothing to think twice about. All comes down to how it was cared for and how often it was serviced.
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    Time for my first bellow change, tips?

    Did you use bellow adhesive in the exhaust bellow? Sometimes installing the exhaust bellow with no adhesive works best.
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    Time for my first bellow change, tips?

    May have to consider pulling off an exhaust manifold if you need the extra room.
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    Time for my first bellow change, tips?

    That’s #1, you need to remove the e-clip from inside and then push/pull the fitting out. The hardest part is bilge access depending on your engine and layout. May want to get a few extra e-clips for re-installation in the event you send one flying. Some people tie some thread or fishing line to...
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    115 4-Stroke - No Injector Pulse

    Was out on the pontoon boat and all the sudden it went into guardian/limp mode with reduced power and a single long beep that would repeat. Shut it down and it fired back up and went to limp back to the slip on idle when it cut off and wouldn’t restart. Serial number: 1B486158 Mercury 2007 115...
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    Pet surgery cost😮

    Tucker’s a great looking lab and lucky to have a family that can cover his medical costs. We have a lab and use Trupanion for insurance. I never thought I’d have insurance for a pet but here I am. Had a dog years ago that needed back surgery, after that we got insurance. No regrets on paying for...
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