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    Alternator conversion kits for Mercrusier 470 on I-Boats or EBay

    I have a Cherry 1986 Mercrusier 470 (170hp) in a FourWinns 170 Horizon, the water cooled voltage regulator is no longer working thus no charging. My question.... has anyone bought the I boats or Ebay Alternator Conversion Kit? I am a former ASE Certified auto mechanic so installation not a...
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    Fuel Filter part Number inside Fuel Pump

    Been a while since I have posted, always my best place to go when I have a question. On a my 1986 170hp Mercruiser Stern Drive 4Cyl (MCM 170) I have a Fuel Filter inside the fuel pump, anyone know the part # for this filter? it is a cartridge paper type filter of fair size with a small spring...
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    What Type and Brand Boat Lift is best?

    I have been looking for a used Aluminum Vertical Boat lift in Minnesota, surprisingly a whole bunch to choose from on Craigs List. Going to have to be 2600-3000# capacity because my boat weighs 2200#, plus gear fuel and myself and have a canopy. Will be using it for a 18ft open bow runabout and...
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    New to the Pontoon World with questions

    I have been looking at used pontoon boats and trying to get an idea of what things I need to look for in a used boat. I would like to find a 20-22ft Cruiser or Party set up with enough power to get above 20mph. Would prefer 2000 or newer. What should I look for in this boat in order to be...
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    Question for the Mercury Techs

    I had the following replaced on my 1986 Alpha One with a MCM 170 inline four cylinder, the gimble bearing, drive shaft bellows, exhaust bellows, shift cable and both trim tabs plus all adjustments and lubrication. All the work was done by a Certified Mercury Mechanic, I have not had the chance...
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    Bellows 1986 Alpha One

    I will be replacing drive shaft bellows, exhaust bellows,shift cable, and gimble bearing on my 1986 Alpha One Drive. In order to replace both the bellows will I need to remove the hinge pins on the bell housing? Or is it possible to do without removing them? Thanks
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    1986 Alpha One Gen 1 questions

    I am going to be replacing my Stern Drive; I have looked over Adults only, carefully reviewed the manuals, my question is in order to check the engine alignment I was wondering why I could not just use an identical extra drive shaft yoke as the alignment tool? All so I will need to purchase a...
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    The best brand and model for a Vertical Boat Lift

    This spring I am going to be in the market for a good used vertical (manual) Boat Lift 3000lb lift capability with a canopy. Any opinions on what the best brand and model to look for? I will be using it in a calm bay out of the wind, looking for aluminum, something with a low maintenance cable...
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    Prop Rotation 1986 Alpha One Gen One

    I am going to be purchasing a new SEI upper and lower outdrive, I know that the gear ratio is 1.84:1 I am almost positive the prop rotation is the standard clockwise rotation but want to be 100%. The boat is five hours away but I do have all serial numbers, my question is their a way to tell...
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