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I'm a bit confused. I've read several threads and it appears the prevailing spec is 100 ft-lbs for the hinge pins on an alpha gen 2, but I've also seen some variance in what people are recommending. The manual itself is also confusing because it notes different specs in different parts. I've...
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1997 Alhpa Gen 2 serial# 0K162382
I just purchased a mercruiser bellows kit (part# 30-803099T1) which came with a new (ungreasable) gimbal bearing. My existing bearing is in average condition, its not bad, but starting to get slightly loose. I figured that I would change it as...
purchased a used boat with an Alpha Gen 2. For the most part, the anodes are in good shape, except the carrier one is starting to look a bit pitted. I'd like to replace it, but I can't tell if it's aluminum or magnesium. I run in freshwater only. I'd buy all new magnesium to replace them if...
