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  1. Franco_boater

    No more 4 barrel turns on remote cable in New Alpha One Gen2 manual ?

    Hello, i think i have found interesting fact about shift cable adjustment. We all know amazing video made by our colleague achris about shift adjustment and turning 4 turn out with the remote cable barrel. BUT I’ve found newest manual which says if we have shift assist we skip this step. Can...
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    Perfect seal on trim switches grommet?

    Hello, when replacing trim switches I have put perfect seal on the grommet, is it ok or overkill should I clean it and install dry? Regards
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    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...
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    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...
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    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...
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    4.3 longer cranking after sitting few days n when hot

    Hello, I’ve rebuilt my carb 4 years ago and basically I don’t have any issue. However I’ve noticed that after sitting for a few days like 5-7 days without boating it’s hard to start, I set the choke, add 2 full pumps of throttle and it takes some time time to start the engine (I crank for...
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    Window plastic latch replacement

    Hello, I need to buy plastic latch like this, one of mine is broken because of my stupidity…. is there a special rivet maybe? I cannot recognize it and would like to stick to OEM… its Taylor made windows…
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    Water pump water port and bolt thread

    Hello dear friends, New season new problems, During on my V6 water pump replacement I’ve noticed bottom thread is connected to the water port but the upper one is not, something is broken or good to go??? Maybe during unscrewing that bolt something went broken? Thanks...
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    Sierra 18-2619-1 Outdrive Gasket Set

    Hello, is it OK to use Sierra gaskets for the bellhousing? Are they good and reliable? I know boating isnt cheap and if something requires OEM i use oem, just asking about this part. Its easier avaiable here and much more cheaper than Quicksilver/Merc
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    Fogging with 10W30 oil

    Hello I have a question during my winterisation process I forgot my fogging oil and I wanted to do that for the winter. So I’ve poured some 10w30 through the carb now I’m wondering if it was just ok? I’ve just poured throug the bottle directly I didn’t have any spray or Syringe . I put maybe...
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    Replacement of water circulation pump V6 4.3L

    Hello dear all, my water pump in 4.3L V6 is a little noisy I have to replace it because I want to be 100% sure its fine, only OEM 8M0113734 PUMP ASSEMBLY, Water 8503991 or Sierra (18-3599-2) is acceptable also ? What about this item? https://www.ebay.com/itm/164948766690 I dont want to...
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    Rope caught in Prop!

    Hello everybody, I hope Ive posted in good section. So far the season was pretty good but today during leaving our parking/docking spot in marina we have caught rope in prop, it was in neutral or forward idle detend only. The engine dies/stalled I didnt realised what happened, started again and...
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    Tips for removing intake manifold V6 4.3

    Hello my friends I think I have leak at the front of the intake manifold from the silicon bead, i need to replace the gaskets. Any tips when removing the intake mani? Engine @ TDC? how to set it? Any tips when removing ignition coil? Thanks !!
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    Long cranking after sitting 1-2 weeks Mercruiser 4.3

    Hello, I have got Mercruiser 4.3L with 2BBL Carb, now its almost the end of the season and due to weather we have 1.5-2 weeks brake with boating. The carb was rebuilt 2 years ago my starting procedure is 2 full throttles and starting the engine after this 2 weeks brake when starting I had to...
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    Noisy alternator bearing when warm

    Hello, i have got Mercruiser 4.3 2005 and noticed when warm engine my alternator is squeaking. Can I replace by myself the bearing? I think it’s delco alternator. There is front and the rear bearing which is more difficult to reach. Should I replace the front one or the rear is also prone...
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    Lost trim gauge and water temp indications

    Hello I wanted to put my boat into the water after winter. Boat runs great with new impeller and exhaust gaskets BUT… Trim gauge doesn’t work and water temp… Before winterisation everything was fine… How to check if the sensor is ok or check the signal to the gauges ?? Thank You for help When I...
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    4.3 V6 leaks wet oil sump

    Hello friends, I’ve noticed the oil pan is wet in oil, do You know the common places for leaks? I think it might be front seal and from the oil drain hose?? Is it possible to remove that leaks on the boat? I’m don’t have any major leaks I think it’s only wet But I like when things are as it...
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    Engine alignment issue little marks on the side

    Hello I’m trying to align my engine I have more visible marks at the bottom than at the top so I have to raise the engine a little right? Tool slides in easily but a little fires when out. But I’ve noticed that marks at 2-3 o clock are less visible than at the 8-9 o clock I was trying to turn...
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    Swap from 3 Blade prop 19P to 4 blade prop

    Hello, in Mercruiser section I’ve found discussion about running engine lean when swap from 3blade to 4 blade prop . So here’s my question Now I am using 3 blade 19P black diamond in alpha one gen 2, got 4 blade 19P Nemesis in good price, can I expect better hole shot and handling??
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    How to turn V6 engine by hand

    Hello I have 4.3 V6, can anyone tell me how to turn the engine by hand? I read using 27mm socket is dangerous, but why? In any car its ok to turn the crank by hand. Looking forward for advice Best regards
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