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    won't shift back into neutral

    hi folks, so having some issues shifting into neutral from both forward and reverse (305 MPI, alpha II). my mechanic is even a little stumped as we've replaced the rear drive shift cable, the shift cable to the control arm, adjusted the cut-out switch, softened the spring on the y-plate for...
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    Outdrive vibration at full turn

    Hi folks, just trying to figure out what parts I need to replace to get rid of the vibration at full turn. I'm assuming this is the u joints wearing out on the driveshaft (alpha gen II). I see you can get a complete shaft and joints from sierra for $420 but if I can get away with a $100 kit...
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    idles great on muffs, dies after 1 minute in the water

    figured i should start a new thread on this. i just bought a troubled boat with a 2000 5.0L merc EFI with Alpha 1. i gave it a full tune up and redid the seals and gaskets for the outdrive/bell housing. It now runs great on the ear muffs, but yesterday I backed it into the water for more...
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    5.0 merc efi, fouling plugs, missing, and more

    Hi folks, hate to introduce myself by asking for help, but it happens. i'm new to the boating world and if its as addicting as motorcycling i'll be around here quite a bit to yack and push buttons. :P so i'm moderately mechanical and bought a fixer-upper 2000 chaparral sse200. i'm trying to...
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