I have a 2000 Searay with alpha one gen 2 drive. Lately I have noticed a drip of water every 3 or 4 seconds from the lower shift cable threaded end at shift plate. This is while running on muffs. I would appreciate help troubleshooting this issue. Also, is this an indication of a serious...
I have an alpha one gen 2 outdrive that is leaking oil out the water inlets. I am sure that I will remove lower half of drive, to get to water pump area. I read somewhere on this forum that there are a couple of back to back seals that may be this problem, allowing oil leaking. If I get to...
I have been working on a mercruiser 4.3 v6, no serial number, but a 1995 model boat. I am replacing the gasket between exhaust manifold and riser. The local shops only have the gasket that allows full flow. The gasket removed has the restriction holes. Could I use either gasket type...
I have a 1995 boat with 4.3 mercruiser. After sitting a while, I ran it on trailer with muffs then let it sit a while on trailer. When try to restart noticed a hydro lock. As it turns out only one cylinder has water in it. Is this the intake gasket or likely head gasket. Any ideas will...
I am working on 1999 305 chevy mercruiser with tbi system. Serial is L619326, with a thunderbolt V system. Now needing to set base timing, and I can't find a stand alone purple white wire near the distributer. My system has 2 wires leading into the dist., one is a purple white in a...
I have a 1999 305 chevy mercruiser, ser L619326, that will not idle properly. It has a throttle body injection system. It will start (on muffs) and run, and accelerate, but when I bring it down to idle, it may run a couple of seconds then die. It will start back with a little throttle but...
I have been working on boat with alpha outdrive, gen ll, # OL711535. I recently had upper yoke removed for u-joint replacement. At that time I happened to check the torque on the nut that holds this assembly of bearings, and seals, and gear together. I torqued the nut to 80 ft lbs. Now...
I have an Alpha one gen 2, ser OL711585, that I am into the top unit, probably going to replace seals. I need a link to the proper manual showing illustrated parts diagram and torque values. In particular the nut on the drive gear on the end of drive shaft assembly, and part number of the seal...
I have a 1999 SeaRay b210 that I am working on (new to me). I see the bilge blower is missing, which I am going to replace. I have noticed this boat does not have louvers for bringing air in while underway. Where is this boat supposed to get intake air for the bilge area while underway and...
I noticed that the shift cable bellows is split on my 1999 alpha one gen 2 drive. While there, I will probably change the lower shift cable. I see Sierra, GLM, Quick Silver, and others offer this cable. Now confused concerning which one to use. Has anyone formed any opinions as to which...
I have a 1998 mercruiser 5.0 ser # L619326 that is running a little hot....(indicated) This is the same boat that I have changed the block, due to a crack, and it seems to creep up to a hot indication. It runs fine, so I took the thermostat completely out and tested it with no help. By the...
I have a 1998 Mercruiser 5.0, ser # L619326, that gives a beep every two seconds. This is while the engine running at idle with muffs on. Oil pressure looks ok on gauge, drive oil level is ok. Did a search on this forum and didn't find this problem with anyone else. This happens to be after...
I have a 1998 mercruiser 305 chevy, ser L619326, and I still can't tell which system I have. I know I have the mefi 3, with tbi, but the distributor has nothing mounted on it. The mefi 3 box is mounted on the riser. I have the two wires coming out of the distributor. The references i have...
My 1998 5.0 chevy has starter bolt holes somewhat stripped. As I was tightening the bolts, it seemed they never tightened down. I know what that means....stripped. I would like to hear opinions from you experienced mechs concerning trying helicoil vs tapping to a larger size. thanks
Needing to replace my gimbal bearing on alpha one gen ll outdrive. I would like to know which gimbal bearings are greasable vs sealed. I see lists of replacements but have no way of knowing which ones are sealed. I prefer not to order one of the sealed bearings. any help appreciated, thanks
