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    Broken prop shaft??

    Sorry for the long post. I need help in troubleshooting my lower unit.<br />My first time on Barkley Lake, water went from 30 plus feet to 2 feet in half a boat length. Only moving 5 mph or less so drive rode over the rock and came down on the prop. Engine runs fine but no forward or reverse...
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    Alpha 1 Gen 1 Lower Swivel Pin Lube

    Hi Everyone! I am completing my winteriziation and have run into a question. I have a 1988 4.3 LX with a Gen 1 Alpha 1 drive and even have the original maintenance manual for it. The manual calls for lubing the upper and lower swivel pins along with others. There is a grease fitting for the...
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    Perfect Seal Substitute

    Like a lot of folks, it is time to winterize and do the yearly maintenance. I am in the process of replacing the water pump in my Alpha 1 outdrive and the service manual calls for a product called Perfect Seal. Can anyone tell me what it is and if there is a good substitute that I can buy...
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    MerCathode Testing is there a way

    I'm not sure if is the correct forum for this question but here goes.<br />I have noticed some corrosion on my outdrive. The boat is equipped with the MerCathode system that is, I believe, susposed to prevent corrosion. Is there any way to test the operation of the MerCathode system with a...
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