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    Checked lower shift cable is ok, Alpha One

    :confused: At WOT only reads 3000RPM??? Also when in forward or in reverse have to go 30% before I get throttle response. Engine runs great, better than new. I did check lower shift cable and is ok too. (turning prop ect...
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    Shifting from Forward into Reverse

    So I changed the Impeller and took the boat out. When in Forward I have to Go about 10degress more to get it to engage and when trying to go reverse the lever will click into neutral then I have to use both hands to go reverse. Once in reverse it will make a conk sound and then go in reverse...
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    Can't get prop back on.

    I took my prop off my alpha 1 5.7 merc. to get it repaired. Now I cant get the damn thing back on. It has a sleeve that fits the groves on the alpha spindle and square on the out side that fits the prop but it does not go down all the way. The threads on the spindle don't even clear the prop to...
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    Hard to shift from forward to reverse after I changed the water pump.

    Alpha one 5.7 Merc. I just changed the Impeller and now it does not shift smoothly from forward to reverse. I did top up the drive oil. Anything else that i am suposed to do?:confused:
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    Thru Hull

    I have a 23' Maxum (Bayliner) Alpha one 5.7 Merc. I was thinking about trim tabs and a thru hull exhaust. Would th Thru Hull give me more performance? If so around how much more? 5 to 20hp????
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    Alpha one leg issues

    :):)The first time I started the engine it makes a high pitch noise. Like a bad belt. I lubed all the pully bearings, sprayed belt dressing and made no difference. Even when I rev the engine the noise is constant. I was running the engine on land with ear muffs connected to a water hose. I took...
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