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    Bellow job question on Alpha 1 Gen 2 for DIY

    Thanks, I dont know if I have to replace the cable too or not, i dont have issues with the shifting (so far)... thanks! I have Manual #14, do you think its enough for DIYer or maybe some videos are helpful for example with what bellow start the job etc... thanks!
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    Bellow job question on Alpha 1 Gen 2 for DIY

    Ok so for shift bellows I have to replace whole throttle linkage and then readjust it??
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    Bellow job question on Alpha 1 Gen 2 for DIY

    Thank you, i was told for bellows go only OEM. Do you think Sierra kit is Ok?? Or just buy bearing And the rest stuff separately. from MERC Oem?
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    Bellow job question on Alpha 1 Gen 2 for DIY

    Hello dear friends, let me describe the situation. I have boat with Alpha One Gen 2 from 2005, I am the owner since 2017. During the summer (May-September) my boat is in the water all the time, There is no big issues at all with the boat but as a preventive action I was wondering about changing...
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    What oil should I use?

    I was considering only Vr1 oil 20w50 because it has more ZDDP in its blend than 25w40, I’m changing oil annually and don’t run my V6 hard barely above 3000rpms usually 2500/2700. Thanks and I’ve got around 15-18psi @ idle
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    What oil should I use?

    is it worth to stitch to Valvoline 20w50 instead of 25w40? In the manual it’s not recommended at all…
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    How do you all like your remote oil filter setups?

    Oh i see, i assume it might be difficult to unscrew / reach it for me…. I think I’ll stick to the filter at the block just a longer version from Wix
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    How do you all like your remote oil filter setups?

    Hello, im following this topic for a while. Why do You need to replace check valve at the filter? Now I am using longer WIX filter instead OEM. Is it worth to replace and go for remote kit? Does anyone know the # number for Mercruiser/Sierra for 4.3L V6??
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    4.3 longer cranking after sitting few days n when hot

    Ok thank I will see if its dry pumping the throttle at the 1st start of the day
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    4.3 longer cranking after sitting few days n when hot

    Yes i always check oil And open the hood before start and it’s MerCarb. Thank you
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    4.3 longer cranking after sitting few days n when hot

    Hello, I’ve rebuilt my carb 4 years ago and basically I don’t have any issue. However I’ve noticed that after sitting for a few days like 5-7 days without boating it’s hard to start, I set the choke, add 2 full pumps of throttle and it takes some time time to start the engine (I crank for...
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    Window plastic latch replacement

    https://www.taylormadeproducts.com/hardware/walk-thru-door-parts/ Thanks I have found part number # 52006 and Latch premium door (W-NY) (requires: #1224810 rivet) I am not from USA but I hope TaylorMade will answer my email...
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    Window plastic latch replacement

    Hello, I need to buy plastic latch like this, one of mine is broken because of my stupidity…. is there a special rivet maybe? I cannot recognize it and would like to stick to OEM… its Taylor made windows…
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    Water pump water port and bolt thread

    Yes
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    Water pump water port and bolt thread

    Hello dear friends, New season new problems, During on my V6 water pump replacement I’ve noticed bottom thread is connected to the water port but the upper one is not, something is broken or good to go??? Maybe during unscrewing that bolt something went broken? Thanks...
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