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    Re-fitting Alpha 1 outdrive leg

    I am trying to refit my Alpha One Outdrive Leg, but although it goes onto the six bolts, it won't go right into place. It's not the gear toggle stopping it, I believe that the drive-shaft is not marrying up with the hole, as the universal joint allows it to flop around. But because of the...
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    tilt and trim

    hi, just fitted a brand new tilt and trim motor to my 1990 searay 160, which is fitted with a 3.0l mercriuser and a alpha one leg, leg goes up and down ok, at first, but then motor gets hot and leg only goes down, but tap (recently new) solenoid (which also gets warm after a few minutes) and leg...
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    Automatic Transmission Fluid in TnT

    Hi guys, Anyone know if it's possible to use Automatic Transmission Fluid in a Tilt & Trim Mercruiser Alpha 1 Drive Leg system? Thanks for your time
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    Professional Ski boat

    Hi guys, I'm thinking of purchasing a Supra Comp TS6M speedboat fitted with a mid-located direct prop drive Ford 351PCM 5.7cc V8 inboard engine from 1990, which produces 300bhp Can anyone give me any advice on these boats and engines? i.e. Do's & Dont's,, common faults to look out for, petrol...
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    Newbie needing advice

    Hi Guys, I'm thinking of buying a speeboat - bayliner 18ft bowrider fitted with a Force 125hp outboard motor. Both engine and boat are believed to be 1989 in year. It's got an Alloy Prop with a few chinks in it. My query is - what can I expect from this combination, speedwise? i.e. would it be...
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