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    Water Temp Sensor & Temp gauge problem

    MCM. 4.3LX 205 HP OC534197 with Alpha One R/MR OF162055 I have twin engine Merc 4.3lx. The Starb Engine Temp Gauge does not move at all. I have jump the Starb Temp Gauge with the Port side Engine to test if the gauge would move. It did. So I confirm the Star Temp Engine Gauge does work OK...
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    Tork on the 6 bolts

    I am trying to find what is the tork to apply on the 6 sterndrive (alpha one) bolts when installing the drive ? Any help please. Thank you
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    alpha one reinstall, shifting problem

    alpha one Gen 1 s/n OF162054 & OF162055 ( twin engines ) Last season I removed both of my alpha one so I can do the maintenance during winter. I changed oil and replaced water pump on both units. I have done this procedure several times on my previous boats without any installation problems...
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    Need a good Water System SetUp

    Good day, I will be replacing my water pump and will add a water accumulator on the cold water line. I need to have a good drawing of a complete setup so I don't make any error in my installation. City Water Inlet, Fresh Water Tank, Water Heater, 2 Sink, 1 Jabsco Water Pump, Exterior Shower on...
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    Glue bottom of Bilge Pump

    Good Day, I will be installing a second bilge pump. The location were it will be install does not allow me to screw it. Access is very hard. My plan is to glue the bottom of the bidge pump. Before the gluing process, I will connect the drain hose & electrical wires to the pump. I would like to...
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    I Need your Feedback please

    I visited yesterday a Very Clean 1987 Chris Craft Commander 332 with 2 Mercruiser 260 with shaft. The engines are located in the center of the boat and has 1500 hrs each. The owner told me the engines only had Synthetic Oil and a full tune up was done before winter last season. I have some...
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    Steering Pin advise please

    I will be replacing my stearing pin on my Alpha One S/N OF162055. I bought the Gimbal Ring/Housing Access Hole Plug Kit Mercruiser. My question is; Can I replace the Stearing Pin BY ONLY drilling the 2 Access Holes or I will also have to Cut Open the front of the Gimbal Ring using the included...
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    Time to replace helm & cable

    Good day, Here is my present set up; Twin Engine 4.3lx 1989 OC534197, OC454332 with Alpha Drives OF162055 OF162054 Both engines have Power Steering Pump Installed. Only Port Engine is connected to to Steering. It is a rotery Teleflex System SH 5023. I will be replacing Helm and cable. I have...
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    Fuel Filter

    Mercruiser 4.3LX 1989 s\n OC534197 Good Day, I owned the boat for 4 years now and believe the previous owner never replaced the Inline Fuel Filter. I have never had any fuel distribution problem with my boat but want to do a full maintenance on the engine. Here is my question; My boat does not...
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    Bolt Size ?

    1989 MR Alpha One S/N OF162055 I separated the Lower Unit from the Upper Unit to replace the Impeller. I realized there was no bolt to hold both units under the trim anode. I want to buy one. It is #4 on the diagram. What size & Lenght Bolt is it ? Thank You
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    what are those holes on my drive

    Good day. 1989 Alpha One MR s/n OF162055 I have removed both of my Alpha Ones (twin engine) for winter maintenance, painting, etc. While I was scrapping the old paint and hand sanding the drives I realised there is some kind of holes on both sides of the drives (same on both drives) near the...
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    Thermostat Housing Check Ball Question

    Engine Merc 1989 4.3LX S/N OC454332 I was winterising my engine , I have removed the Thermostat Housing Hoses and realised that the Check Balls on both sides were sticked on the Housing. With my finger It was easy to loose them up. Now the check balls are loose. How tight do I need to screw...
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    Time to Winterize my twin 4,3 Lx / # of Drain Plugs & Locations

    1989 Merc 4.3 LX S/N OC534197 1898 Merc 4.3 LX S/N OC454332 I have always winterized my engines using the Winterize Kit full of Antifreeze + Muffs. I have read several Threads about not using that Kit but to drain all the water from the engine from the Drain Plugs. This year I want to do...
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    Battery Charger

    Good day, I presently have a 2 battery SetUp ( house + starter for my 2 x 4.3lx ). My battery Charger is a ProMariner Pro Sport 20plus, it's a 2 bank charger. I purchased this charger 2 years ago. I want to add a 3th battery for accessories and was wondering if I could STILL use my present...
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    Power Steering Oil Cooler

    Twin Merc 4.3LX 1989 s/n OC534197 & Alpha One MR S/N OF162055 Only one engine as the P/S hook up. Problem :Hard to turn steering, seems to have Air Bubble stuck in the system, I can not get ride off. When I turn the steering weel right & left very fast it seems to function OK. I can feel the...
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