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    Stupid rookie mistake...

    Thanks, appreciate the quick reply.. next time I do it hopefully I will be retired!
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    Stupid rookie mistake...

    So I am in the process of replacing the gimble bearing, boots, etc. on my Alpha One Gen 2.. I did this 5 years ago and so I know how to do it.. However, I have been up for like 24 hours for a software implementation for work, and had like 15 mins to run to the garage and slam the gimble...
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    How to test Alpha One Gen 2 Trim rams

    Hi all, I had a leak in one of the lines of my trim rams. I bought the new lines and while trying to replace them, one of the bolts on the ram was frozen. So I took them both off to work on them on the bench.. I got the bolt off without an issue, but I then tried to push in on the ram it...
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    Torque conversion table...

    This is sorta a continuation of my other thread (bent ear on U-Joint)... The marina did a great job, and only charged me $47.50.. Well worth it.. So here is my next question.. Now I think I am a pretty smart guy (LOL), but I just can not make sense out of the torque conversion table for...
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    Bent ear on U-Joint Yoke (drive side)

    So I was trying to install new U-Joints on my Alpha one Gen 2 (SN/ - 0D731964), and bent one the ears on the yoke (the one that goes in to the stern drive). I have bought all the the following new parts; 81819A - Drive shaft assembly - Part 9 816811 - Retainer Ring - Part 14 70937 - O Ring -...
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    Lower Shift cable question

    Can not seem to find any info on this.. I just installed my lower shift cable. When I was tightening the nut on the cable, the entire cable (the core was not installed yet) turned with it... I was able to get it tightened in OK, but I was surprised that the cable would turn with it.. It was...
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    Just tell me what to do.. LOL..

    Thought maybe the title would get some attention. So I am looking to paint the deck of the boat Tan, basically everything that is Grey or white. I may do some darker tan on some of the trim, but to start I am going to just paint it all tan.. Question comes down to what type of paint.. There...
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    Newly installed Bennett SLT tabs

    Well, I finally got out last night (the actuators arrived VERY quickly, great customer service from Bennett), it just took a while to find the time to install and get out there, with the kids heading back to school and all the after school activities.. Well that for sure did the trick. I think I...
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    Newly installed Bennett SLT tabs

    Hi there, I just bought and installed the SLT 10 tabs on my 1962 Dyer Glamour girl runabout. First let me tell you, what a HUGE difference that have made. I took it out last night, and it got right up on plane without issue.. Really nice. However I have a couple of questions/concerns...
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    Member and new boater

    Hi all, New to boating and this forum. I bought a 1962 Dyer Glamour Girl, a few months back, she is in pretty good shape, but just can't seem to find much information on it. It has a "newer" Mercrusier 3.0 I/O which runs great, gets up on plane pretty well, and is generally a lot of fun...
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