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    Switching mercruiser throttle controls

    Finally got to install the remote. I had to widen the cutout behind the panel and remove the original kill switch (mine is on the left of the steering wheel by the Ignition switch) to avoid making unnecessary holes in the panel. It works great with my 1999 3.0 / 1990 Alpha 1 Gen 1 setup. Smooth...
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    Prop barrel slightly smaller than the gearcase

    I got the Ventilation/Exhaust Ring 360626, and after making some modifications, I fitted it snugly on the gearcase. The gap left it's about 1/16 (way better than my AL prop) Tested it in the lake. I love the prop, great hole shot, speed (40 mph - could have been better if the lake wasn't...
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    Switching mercruiser throttle controls

    Got the controls, and it all indicates the only change needed is the trim wires connector. Unlike the old box, the newer one has a 4-pin male square connector near the throttle box, which is useful, as one can remove the box without pulling the cables from the engine compartment.
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    Prop barrel slightly smaller than the gearcase

    It appears the part number 350626 might work; it's a weed ring (exhaust ring) for Renegade Bass props on Evinrude V6 (which seems to share the same diameter as the Alpha One gearcase). Only 15 bucks, so I ordered one to see if it fits.
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    Prop barrel slightly smaller than the gearcase

    That's some McGiver Sh@t haha. I'll keep searching for a gearcase-mounted ring (aka weed ring), if I can't find any....I'll give this idea a shot. I don't want to keep the prop if it affects min-acceptable performance.
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    Prop barrel slightly smaller than the gearcase

    To clarify, my aluminum prop is 4-3/8 inches at the base (milled barrel), otherwise it is approximately 4-9/16 inches.
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    Prop barrel slightly smaller than the gearcase

    More details here. The SS prop is exactly 4" at the barrel base. The aluminum I've been running is 4-3/8. I haven't found a ring (gearcase-mounted) compatible with Alpha One. Starting to guess they don't exist. This one is for Mercury Outboards Part Number: 8M0214998, but it won't work for...
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    Prop barrel slightly smaller than the gearcase

    Thank you, this def a great suggestion. They seem available for alpha one too. And I'm only dissing the unsolicited legal counselling.
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    Prop barrel slightly smaller than the gearcase

    Yes. Nut wasn't installed when I took the pic. When fully installed, it looks just like the other prop.
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    Prop barrel slightly smaller than the gearcase

    Lol...did I ask anyone here to take responsibility?
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    Switching mercruiser throttle controls

    I took it apart a couple of years ago and greased everything up. But some mechanisms are already worn.
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    Prop barrel slightly smaller than the gearcase

    Motor in my signature. 3.0. Alpha one gen one gearcase 4 3/4 I thought of that but the prop barrel goes all the way in. If one looks through the prop exhaust cavities, I cannot see even light. So I doubt gases will take that path. I guess I'll have to give it a try in the water or unning the...
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    Switching mercruiser throttle controls

    Perfect. Then I'll pull the trigger. My old control's buttons are getting stubborn.
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    Prop is making thumping / clicking noises when hand rotated (video)

    My lower unit used to do that, but after adjusting the shift cable at the engine, it went away.
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    Prop barrel slightly smaller than the gearcase

    Hey there, My 4-blade Aluminum prop got a hit and bent the tip of one of the blades (nothing serious). I got this SS prop from a friend with similar specs, but the barrel is slightly smaller than the Aluminum propeller at the base; 3/8~1/2 inch less in total diameter. Everything fits...
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