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    Pressure test 1990 Alph1 Gen1

    Thanks both! I figured soapy water was in order.. no sign of leaking before seals were done. I figured with the age and not knowing what had been serviced I figured I’d do them. Boat sat for 2 years before i purchased. As I removed things off the boat I rebuilt everthing… EXCEPT THE SEAL...
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    Pressure test 1990 Alph1 Gen1

    Hello All, I recently replaced seals on my outdrive. Did both upper and lower. Shift shaft seal, replaced impeller with all new seals and replaced bearing carrier. I replaced everything but the universal joint seal on the top half since it is a bit tricky to get the preload correct. Did a...
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    350 Mag / Alpha One / Gen One Gimbal ring bearing seals

    Here’s the cover of the service manual followed by the pages describing the seals…. Early model alpha and later models.Hope this helps. Happy new year!
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    350 Mag / Alpha One / Gen One Gimbal ring bearing seals

    I believe you need the #6 mercruiser manual For aphla 1 gen 1. Found mine used on eBay for $25.00
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    Steering Wheel Removal & Repair

    I used a flywheel puller to get mine off… a lil tapping as I put pressure on the hub… it popped pretty good once released … be careful..there’s probably a key way on the hub as well… keep track of where it may fly… perhaps wrap a rag around it..
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    Boating YouTube channels

    If watched many Danger marine… seems knowledgeable.
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    Bayliner Capri hull structure

    Got any pics. That would help us greatly.
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    Bearing carrier stuck

    Excellent news…. What made it happen. Curious
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    Bearing carrier stuck

    I went to an Acetylene torch… very sparingly tho. Propane didn’t cut it
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    Bearing carrier stuck

    Chill tech, A Chris is spot on(as usual). I pulled mine last year. You gotta hit it hard with the heat. It took me 2 weeks. Heat, penetrating oil, and hard on the puller. Repeat and repeat. A good tapping with a plastic hammer. I was replacing the carrier so I wasn’t concerned about damaging...
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    Transom replacement on I/O

    I agree with Todd hunter….. looks like you’re gonna need to replace the entire section. Have you taken core samples? Looks pretty nasty. Start at the drain plug and work your way up every 4 inches or so. Use 1/4 drill bit from the inside. Don’t go through the outside glass. My guess is you’re...
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    1989 wellcraft 230 coastal I/O fiberglassing

    I believe should finish the transom first. all rebuilds I’ve seen have the transom completed and then lay up the stringers to the transom. Structural integrity for the transom assembly is priority.
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    Caulking Release

    Have you tried an oscillating multi tool? See if you can get in between top cap and hull. Worth a shot since you were considering to cut away fiberglass and re glass . Go slow and careful. Keep us posted
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    Merc 90 2smoke wont fire

    Any fuel present in the carbs after turning over? Check float height in carbs. Check needle valve in carbs. Confirm the fuel pump was put back together correctly after rebuild( ask me how I know LOL).
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    1992 Glastron 1700G Question.

    Welcome to boating. Read the sticky at the top of this forum. Boat buyers checklist. That will be very informative with regard to what to be looking for on ANY boat. Good luck
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    Fuel tank dimensions 1990 Bayliner 2651

    Looking to replace my fuel tank on a 1990 Bayliner 2651. Gotta cut the fuel tank from the aft cabin. I can determine the width by visual inspection in the engine compartment, I just don’t know the length. Anyone have a ballpark length of the tank? Any help would be appreciated.
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    85 ciera 2550 galley replacement

    Have you considered using 1/2” pink foam board insulation to mock up what you may want? This way you can get a look at what’s possible and get an idea of the dimensions your looking at. Built my home bar this way. Worked great. Just a though.
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    Interior fabric

    Thanks Scott… good point on the UV. Looking at the cost of true marine fabric vs. outdoor fabric I’m inclined to save a few dollars.
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    Interior fabric

    Hey all…. Looking for advise on the best fabric to use for the interior cabin cushions. Has anyone tried outdoor fabric? I’m in the process of redoing bar stools and when I was searching for fabric on line I came across “ outdoor fabric” Curious if anyone has tried using this type of material...
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    Alpha one gen1 upper seal kit mystery o ring?

    Could be for the driveshaft? Ive got one there just behind the splines.
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