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    Outdrive swap??

    I am looking to replace my Alpha One Gen II. Is it possible to use a Gen I, or will I have to change the gimbal housing and/or torque coupler? <br /><br />Only asking because I see a lot more Gen I's for sale than Gen II's. I was also thinking about buying a new SEI outdrive if I can't find an...
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    Stern Drive problem

    Yesterday, I had just changed the prop on my Alpha I Gen II. 5 mins later cruising around 3500 RPM, there was a loud bang. Engine would rev high with no movement. Though I had lost the prop but it was still there. No forward...no reverse. I know the drive is shifting by spinning the prop by...
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    4-Blade to 3-Blade Prop

    I had a 4 Blade 15x16 prop on my 25' Sundancer w/ Mercruiser 260. I ruined the prop when the hydraulic tilt line ruptured while in reverse and the drive swung up and hit a pole. I replaced it with a spare prop that was onboard when I bought it ( 14.5 x 17 -3 Bladed). Even at 3000 RPM I am going...
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    Rev Limiter?

    Does anyone know if my Mercruiser 260 (GM 350) has a rev limiter on it or not? It does not have electronic ignition, plain ol' points distributor! Still having a power loss/rpm drop between 3500-4000 RPM (after throttling to about 3500 engine slowly accelerates on its own until hits 3600-4000...
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    RPM Drop Part II

    I had previously posted that my Chevy 350 (merc) had experienced a bog down(drop of RPMs from ~3500 down to 2500-300)) after a few minutes of running. Afterwards, no increase can be seen with increase in throttle. I had recieved a couple responses saying to check fuel filter, clogged fuel vent...
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    Prop Change Underwater?

    Is it possible to change a prop while the outdrive is underwater? My max tilt is only enough to stick part of a blade out. I am not worried about being in the water and doing the work, but is it possible, or will something get ruined? Thanks!<br /><br />Jim
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    RPM drop and no power

    I just rebuilt my Mercruiser (GM 350). The boat runs fine for about 10 mins. Doing a cool 25 kts at about 3500 RPM(about 3/4 throttle). After about 10 mins, the RPMs drop to about 2500 and any increase in throttle just barely makes 3000 and sounds like the engine is bogged down. The motor then...
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    Engine Installation

    Ok, well, pulled the motor (Mercruiser/GM 350), rebuilt it, dropped it back in. When I turn the key on (not turned to cranking) I hear a loud buzzer from the dash. Anyone have any ideas? I am assuming it is a wiring problem, but cant understand what it could be. Any ideas?<br /><br />Jim
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    Engine Removal

    Hello,<br /><br />I am removing my Mercruiser (Chevy 350) from my boat to rebuild. I have a Seloc Mercruiser service manual and it tells me that the stern drive MUST be removed prior to pulling the engine. Can anybody tell me why this is necessary? I was planning on just unbolting the bell...
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    Trailer Rental?

    I was wondering if anybody knew of a trailer rental service in the tri-state NY area. I need to transport a boat I just bought and it doesn't have a trailer. Thanks for any help!<br /><br />Jim<br /><br />PS Anybody want to rent me their trailer for 1 day? I pay well..... :)
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