Water intake location? MC 185 w/AlphaOne

CaptainEasy

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I just got a Sunbird 195 with MerCruiser 185 with AlphaOne I/O drive.

This is my first I/O boat. The engine needs a little TLC and checkout before I take it to the lake (seller got it to kick over with ether but we didn't want to actually run it). With my outboards, this included either muffs or a water barrel to run the engine.
Where is the water intake on this setup?
 

jimmbo

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On the Lower Unit of the Outdrive, between the Propshaft Line and the Anti-Ventilation Plate
 

Scott Danforth

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and you can not run an outdrive in a barrel. you must use the muffs.
 

CaptainEasy

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The same place as on an outboard, then, so I can use muffs.

And no, I didn't think a barrel would work. ;)
 
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