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    part replacement question MC-1

    ok quick question I am finally getting around to installing the MC-1 I picked up last year but I have a question the rim around the gimbel bearing that the ujoint bellow clamps to. Is it replaceable I assume it isn't at least note by itself so is it part of the transom plate or the gimbel...
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    ID lower unit on sterndrive

    hey question guys I am finally getting to doing the preventive maintenance on the new/used MC-1 I picked up to replace my alpha one gen one but I have a question I am trying to figure out which waterpump kit to order as there is no preload pin on the shaft or oring in the groove. makes me wonder...
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    engine/trans id help

    Re: engine/trans id help first humble = Gimble I hate autocirrect ok I thought someone might be interested in a upper unit pic or two when I got home I decided to pull the top off the old drive upper unit and here is what I found So all I can say is I am glad I found a new drive
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    engine/trans id help

    Re: engine/trans id help Well guys I want to say thank you asson as I pulled the outdrive the engine spun right over. just for good measure I placed a long probar in the ujoint and was unable to budge it to move I will be picking up a new/used drive in the morning. I am posting a couple pics...
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    engine/trans id help

    Re: engine/trans id help soops i thought i had already posted pic of serial sorry yonu
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    engine/trans id help

    Re: engine/trans id help Ok I double checked there are no serial numbers on the engine the sterndrive is a alpha one gen one other than that I have no idea on the driveunit model mainly I need to know which clutch parts to order so I can replace those parts while I have the motor out or any...
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    engine/trans id help

    ok I need a bit oI am getting help I am trying to determine which trans bellhousing I have hung to my motor as I am getting ready to pulle the engine for maintenance/rebuild and I want to go ahead and order any wear items and change them while it is out I have a 73 fiberform san juan 24ft the...
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    351w starter info/question

    I need some info I am having some issues with my starter it tends to hang once the motor is warm when i attempt to restart it. I know it is a bad thing but I want to find out what is wrong this weekend so I want to go pickup an auto starter before I order a new marine one but I am not sure if I...
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    unable to adjust timing

    ok all i need to see if you guys think this idea will work i decided while muff testing the sea pump i decided to adjust the timing as it hit me after 6 months of fighting with the temp that the timing may be retarded and yeah it is however one of the waterlines is in the way of the distributor...
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    alpha one gen one leak question

    ok all I need a bit of advise I rebuilt the seapump in my gen one a couple weeks ago but just got to test it out today I plan to put it on the muffs and look at it again tomorrow to make sure I will also get out my waterproof camera and take another pic while running. What happened is this when...
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    alpha one gen one flush port

    hey all i need some advise on a idea i am having i have a alpha one gen one connected to a 351w i know that i can add a flush port to the engine itself to flush the engine however since the seapump is in the alpha one i am confused on how to deal with not burning out the seapump thanks, yonu
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    Mercruiser ID Help

    I hope this doesn't sound to stupid but I have never worked on a lower unit so I want to make sure that I get this right based on a older thread I know I have an Alpha one outdrive however I want to make sure before I order the seapump impeller and seals I want to double check so I don't mess...
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    hydrolic brake reverse lock

    ok all I need some help here as I am not sure where to start took the boat out the other day I got to the ramp and went to set the reverse lock on the tongue however the stupid little lever came off in my hand as far as I can tell it simply connected to a little steel cable. I just am not sure...
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    no fluid from up trim hose

    Re: no fluid from up trim hose there is nothing from an automotive standpoint I would consider a transmission but there is something between the engine and outdrive hope these help ok here are some pics including the engine as
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    no fluid from up trim hose

    Re: no fluid from up trim hose if this helps any I wanted to see for sure what the outdrive was so I went to lookup the serial number it looks like it is a Alpha one but here is a pic witht he serial number Reg
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    no fluid from up trim hose

    Ok all I took the boat out for a test run today engine ran great until I went to trim up the outdrive so after heaving the big lady out of the water I checked the lines on the outdrive if i run the drive down i get fluid from the line if I run it up I get nothing and the pump motor runs as if...
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    wiring gauge question not really boat related

    this may sound very stupid but I need some input on this I am running some low voltage wiring through the house for the new 12v solar lighting and I am trying to decide on the wire gauge size for the 15ft for the firs panel the feed s looking at 25amps so I know if it is open air cooled it is...
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    installing pressureized water systems?

    hey all quick question we are looking at installing a pressurized water system in the 24ft as right now the galley sink, head sink and cabin shower all have individual 12v pumps any help would be great oh and we currently have a 30gal fresh water tank Thanks, yonu
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    oldest equipment found on boat

    ok this may be an odd topic but thought it might be interesting to see what everyone comes up with today since I have a majority of the mechanical stuff worked out on the new Fiberform I decided to clean out some of the storage compartments. While cleaning I came to the emergency gear that...
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    sterndrive will go in/down only

    Re: sterndrive will go in/down only if it helps here is a pick of the solenoid and pressure tank setup the gauge is currently at 15psi when I got the boat it was at 60psi and has stayed there since I had it i bled it off like a dumbass Thanks, Reg
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