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  1. Muete

    Alpha 1 Stern Drive compatibility

    I currently have a 1983 Mercruiser V8 228 engine (needs to be rebuilt or replaced). The stern drive is a rebuilt Alpha 1 Stern drive (rebuilt in Oct 2010). What engine could I swap with which would be compatible to the drive? Thanks. Muete
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    2 inch hole fiber glass repair

    Re: 2 inch hole fiber glass repair I had previously went to my local WEST MARINE supplier. I showed her what I wanted to do and she gave me some product which scares the hell out of me. Marine Tex. I was able to see the video and it is exaclty what I was thinking. I was just not aware of the...
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    2 inch hole fiber glass repair

    Re: 2 inch hole fiber glass repair My office has a block on youtube. I will have to see video when I get home unless I can get past filter. I could use the Bondo Resin then? There is no core in the fiber glass. Just glass... :)
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    2 inch hole fiber glass repair

    Re: 2 inch hole fiber glass repair I do not have access to the inside. Just the hole from the removed louver area. And I thought I was close... Muete
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    2 inch hole fiber glass repair

    Above the water line, I had a soft spot on the outside of the fiber glass.. I pressed the area with my thumb and my thumb went through the area. I have a few pictures of the supplies I believe I should be using. I want to repair it and from my research here on the posts, I believe I have the...
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    Swap Engines from a V8 228 to a V8 260?

    I have a 1983 Mercruiser 228 and I have found a decent 1998 Mercruiser 260 V8. The stern drive is a 1991 Alpha Drive. Can I swap the 228 for the 260 with no major issues? Thanks.
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    Mercruiser 5.0 228 1983 yr

    I just picked up a 21' boat. Engine is a 1983 Mercruiser 228 V8 5.0. The lower unit is a rebuilt 1991 Alpha 1 Outdrive. Engine was taken apart before I received it, previous owner said "cylinder #2" had no compression. I have the engine in a few boxes. Question is: What other type of engine...
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    Fold down seating

    Fold down seating. I was wondering how many of you have this kind of seating arrangement. I personally do not see the point... Yes, the do move out of the way a bit, but seems like a waste of design. Muete
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    305 V8 Exhaust Manifold

    I have been given a small task. Get an engine to a 1983 305 V8 Mercruiser started. While I was looking at the parts I have available, I noticed the bottom of the exhaust manifold a bit clogged... I have attached some pics of the manifold...Should I have these cleaned out and if not, should the...
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    Engine question Mercruiser 228...305 V8

    21' Renken 2200 Boat, 1983; caddy style cabin; Has a rebuild stern drive ALPHA 1(2011); Engine (OMC 228 hp; 305 cid) is NOT in working condition. The top cover of the engine reads, " MerCruiser 228. MCM 228 Model. Question is...If the orginal owner states the cylinder #2 on right side is not...
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