I have a 2001 Mercury 3.0 liter with an Alpha 1 Gen 2 drive. The motor is equipped with the "quick drain" hoses. Usually when I winterize, I fog the engine and then drain the water. I then remove the thermostat and fill the block with the pink antifreeze. My question is this: could I fill a...
Is it mandatory to use a "Factory Mercury tool" when checking the alignment on my Alpha one Gen 11 outdrive. Its a 2001 3.0 liter 4cyl mercruiser.<br />The owners manual says to use only a factory tool.<br />Any input would be greatly appreciated before I spend a lot of un necessary cash.<br...
I am replacing my lower unit (2001 Alpha One Gen II). My question is this: since the drive has only 85 hours on it and I am not going to remove the upper unit when I install the lower, do I need to check the alignment? My service manual says to check alignment every year or 100 hours. Any input...
Has anyone had long term experience with an aftermarket outdrive manufactured by STERNDRIVE ENGINEERING INC.? I have an Alpha one Gen II drive (2001) with 85 hours on it and need to replace the lower unit due to damage. Any and all info would be greatly appreciated.<br /><br />Thanks in advance...
