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    Drive Creaking noise Alpha One Gen 2 ?

    I didn't have wd40 on me but i had penetrene which i sprayed around a the bellhousing etc no difference.
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    Drive Creaking noise Alpha One Gen 2 ?

    Yeah suspect this going to take the drive off and inspect everything
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    Drive Creaking noise Alpha One Gen 2 ?

    Not sure why here's another link
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    Drive Creaking noise Alpha One Gen 2 ?

    Hi, Noticed the outdrive started creaking bad when i trimmed it down and up on the trailer .. it increases turning left and right and trimming up. Greased all the zerks and trim oil is fine. Any ideas what's causing it to creak like this all of a sudden drive is always stored down on the...
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    Wrong hose?

    I'm in Perth Western Australia no need to winterize here doesn't get cold enough. Good to know though, thanks for the info.
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    Wrong hose?

    Well If I google mercruisers part it shows some hoses with an elbow a drain plug attached the photo. This is why I'm confused the hoses seem to include these joiners and the extra hose.
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    Wrong hose?

    Yeah looking at it think your right, I'll loosen the clamp and try push it on a bit more. Only thing that has me confused is mercruiser parts refer to this other hose 32-861590A05 I think its the one in the pic i have attached.
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    Wrong hose?

    Hey, Bit confused whether the previous owner has used the wrong hose on the thermostat to circulation pump or he has taken the additional joiner and hose off ? seems to be slightly kinked my engine is a 5.0 tks serial: 0l023213 . When I use mercruiser parts with my engine serial the cloesf...
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    Mercruiser 5.0 tks

    First time working on boats but the price difference between the quicksilver circulation pump and aftermarket was marginal here in Australia. The belt was the killer 57-861758Q $106USD but couldn't find any other belt. I also had to upgrade the power steering pulley from the old plastic one to...
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    Mercruiser 5.0 tks

    Yeah fair enough there labelled quicksilver. Will give it ago haven't really opened it up in awhile.
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    Mercruiser 5.0 tks

    Hi, I have a 5.0 Tks 2050 Bayliner Capri Cuddy runs mainly in salt water. I had a belt snap due to a bad water circulation pump bearing, i have now replaced the idler pulley, belt, water circulation pump,thermostat 160f, new impeller (all genuine mercruiser parts). Manifolds and risers...
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    Do i need to bleed the power steering?

    Great thanks
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    Do i need to bleed the power steering?

    My water circulation pump bearing went and snapped my drive belt. The power steering hose was in front of one of the bolts couldnt get to it ... i disconnected the blue hose and drained the power steering fluid coming out. Do I have to bleed it or just reconnect the hose and top up? Ordered a...
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    5.0 Thunderbolt does it have a pcv valve or is it hollow?

    Yeah that's why I wasn't sure but all good. Got the boat a year ago and just going through the boat replacing things done the plugs,rotor,cap,coil, engine oil and filter, leg oil runs pretty good. Just got a timing gun and impeller kit.
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    5.0 Thunderbolt does it have a pcv valve or is it hollow?

    No worries bit confusing cause mercruiser lists it as a pcv valve haha. Thanks
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    5.0 Thunderbolt does it have a pcv valve or is it hollow?

    Hi, I'm just going through the engine and replacing alot of stuff for maintenance. According to mercury parts the 5.0 tks does have a pcv valve 21-8M2017060 but some posts i have been reading say the older carby's dont have pcv valves the elbow and valve is hollow ? If it does how often...
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    Merc part number for this bolt?

    Thanks mate
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    Merc part number for this bolt?

    Hi guys, I noticed this bolt is a bit mangled and wanted to replace it can't seem To find it on mercruiser parts my alpha one serial is 0l113013 believe its 1/2". It's the bolt behind the anticav plate and in front of the speedo tube photo attached. Thanks
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    Thermostat cork gasket

    Yeah seems to be running fine and no leaks just wasn't sure.. don't really want to take it apart again haha.
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    Thermostat cork gasket

    Thanks was just confused cause there was no cork gasket when i took the old one out, seems to run ok without it. i have a infrared gun and was checking thermostat housing, manifolds etc I Will take it apart and try and fit it again.
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