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    Problem with removing the Ujoints Alpha 1 Gen 2

    I’m sorry what do You mean? Eng is not my mother language so sometimes it’s confusing :) can I just unscrew it and wiggle it from the yoke side and put the new nut again or leave it? I’m asking because as I wrote on the other post you should not use the nut while teeth’s are broken because the...
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    Mercruiser Alpha 1 Gen 1 Project

    same issue here, I’ve damaged the teeth on this but while replacing ujoints. I’ve heared you should not use the nut while teeth’s are broken because the big oring which slides in (the quadrant oring from the bell housing gasket kit) can be pushed into the bell housing And the water can get into...
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    Problem with removing the Ujoints Alpha 1 Gen 2

    I cannot edit my post, OK so Ive broken teeth, I think i will need to replace the nut, what do You think? Can I just unscrew it, pull it and replace from the Yoke side? Thanks
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    Problem with removing the Ujoints Alpha 1 Gen 2

    Hello folks ive got Alpha 1 Gen 2 with permalube ujoints which are more difficult to remove.. Ive got ball puller, it works fine but the retainer nut teeth are blocking the cap... So Ive cut the tooth and it works... but somebody told me I cannot run the drive with missing tooth, but why?? its...
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    Base Timing Mode

    I have 4.3L Carb 2005 (ex TKS- now Mercarb) and Ive rebuilt Carb and want to adjust it, before that i want to check if the timing is correct. I think its Thunderbolt IV or V my s/n 0w326935, according to manual #25 i need to enter the Base Timing Mode right? But wheres located that cable/wire...
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    Alpha One Gen II loosing oil

    Yes, every year i put new orings on the drain plugs. Did pressure (upper and lower part together) test and no leaks for 15mins for 5-15 psi like Chris said. I will try with new reservoir cap and will see this year...
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    Alpha One Gen II loosing oil

    Lets say the air bubble gone, I add more fluid but after some time it will be slowly decreasing...
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    Problem with paint after refreshing Alpha One Gen 2

    1. When dissasembled as well?? 2. So how to paint it correctly?? I wish to have it shiny black...
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    Problem with paint after refreshing Alpha One Gen 2

    Maybe some day I will use sondablast / sandblast then powder coating.. (?)
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    Alpha One Gen II loosing oil

    I dont have vacuum pump, i did pressure tester and pump 5-10 as Chris said in previous posts but no leaks. I have changed 2 years ago seal under the impeller change so I assume its fine
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    Alpha One Gen II loosing oil

    Yes I do this processs according to manual but after this air pocket is relased the oil level is slowly decreasing during the weeks.. How about the pressure test I have asked above? Thanks
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    Problem with paint after refreshing Alpha One Gen 2

    Chris, do You have any other products? Im not from US, in Europe green zinc is almost prohibited... Or maybe this spray paints are junk Ive read a lot of bad reviews about that..
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    Alpha One Gen II loosing oil

    Hello boaters, Ive noticed small issue on my boat because in 6 months (summer season) my drive lube from full goes to the minimum level then it stays for ever.. I have no leaks in the bilge, no leaks inside the bellows I did pressure test (5and15psi) on my Alpha G2 with no leaks but Ive tested...
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    Alpha One Gen 1 Shift Shaft Seal

    Can anyone provide any photos from this operation please? thanks!
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    Problem with paint after refreshing Alpha One Gen 2

    Hi Chris thanks for your answer, 3 years ago Ive cleaned drive by sand paper, sprayed it with gray quicksilver then PhantomBlack and it was the same result... Paint was just scrapping by nail /power wash
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    Outdrive oil drip

    Hello All, i dont want to hijack this thread but ive got simple question. I did pressure test (5and15psi) on my Alpha G2 with no leaks but Ive tested the whole drive, not separated. Should it be done as a whole unit or separated? If separated how to keep it pressured? Im asking because in 6...
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    Mercruiser 4.3 added 4qts Still below ADD mark

    Ive poured 4L now incl filter
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    Mercruiser 4.3 added 4qts Still below ADD mark

    Hello all again, the season is coming soon and I will be struggling again with this issue, My dipstick is totally different than the one in the manual BUT the part number is according to the one from Mercruiser catalog...
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    Problem with paint after refreshing Alpha One Gen 2

    There are a lot of boats in the marina, some of them are connected to the shore powerr. I charge from time to time my battery on the boat. There is no corrosion on the drive only the paint is not sticking...
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    Problem with paint after refreshing Alpha One Gen 2

    How to check that?? or prevent ?
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