Greetings, all - <br /><br />I sometimes take my Merc 140/Alpha one out into salt water. I always flush the system with fresh water when I return home. During this process, I can see water flowing out of the various outlet ports, but I'm always nervous that it's not being done thoroughly.<br...
Greetings, all - <br /><br />When I used to go fising on my buddy's boat (3.0 Merc), I was always alarmed at how hard it seemed to turn the engine over during starting. Almost like the battery was dying. But it always started. <br />Now I have my own boat ('86 Four Winns, 3.0 Merc) and get...
Greetings, all - <br />I have a 1986 Four Winns Freedom 160 with Merc 3.0 and Alpha One. This outdrive has both trim limit and tilt/trim sender, but didn't come with a tilt/trim gauge on the panel. I'd like to install one. It appears to be just the two wires from the sender, and maybe a power...
Greetings, all - <br /><br />I've installed a new aftermarket Alpha One on my boat (1986 Four Winns, Merc 140). I know that there is a recommended 10 hour break-in period, but I am unaware of what that entails. Would anyone be kind enough to post the recommended operating conditions for this...
Greetings, all - <br /><br />I've just finished restoration on a 1986 Four Winns Freedom 160. Except for one thing - the console electrics. Seems the genius who owned the boat before me went nuts trying to find power points to tap off of under the console. Consequently, my fuel gage is...
Greetings, all - <br /><br />I apologize if this has been covered elsewhere - I couldn't find it. Would someone enlighten me as to what the proper location would be for my 8'Shakespeare antenna? I read in another post that there should be at least 5' between the radio and the "business end" of...
Greetings, all - <br /><br />I did not receive an owner's manual when I purchased my 1986 Four Winns (Merc 140, Alpha One). Can anyone tell me which fuel octane grade would be most suitable for this motor? Thanks in advance!
Greetings, all - <br />I've recently pulled the lower shift cable from my Alpha One outdrive. It's in very good condition with smooth movement. Can anyone tell me if lubricating this cable upon reassembly would be wise, and if so, what would be the best lubricant to use?<br />Thanks!
This could be a typical noobie move - I wanted to install a MerCathode system on my '86 Four Winns, so I went to Ebay and got the main unit that all the wires attach to (transom mounted). However, it became eminently clear that I was missing a few parts. I betcha there's more to this system...
Greetings, all - <br /><br />Having replaced everything from the transom back on my '86 Four Winns (Merc 140, Alpha One), I've just bought the new version tilt/trim senders. I know this was sorta addressed in another post, but to be completely certain - the replacement units have no color...
Greeting to all, again - <br /><br />I have a 1986 Four Winns with a Merc 140 (A590703)and Alpha One (A558018). I need to replace the shift shaft seal and after removing the old one, went to my local Mercury parts place. They handed me part number 26-816464-1. The seal is about 3/4" in...
Greetings, all - <br />Can anyone tell me where I might find a point-to-point diagram (if any exist) for bonding an Alpha One drive? I'm going through the whole engine/outdrive to make sure everything is right. Also, it occurs to me that the paint should be cleared and a star washer used under...
Greetings, all - <br />Haven't had to write much - all the info I ever needed is already here (almost)! I have a 1986 Four Winns with the Merc 140 and Alpha One drive. Having pulled the two trim/tilt sender units of either side of the gimbal ring, I found them to be loaded with grease - packed...
I'm removing and replacing the outdrive (Alpha One) on my 1986 Mercruiser 140. While it's all apart, I'll inspect the transom components as well. Are there any components which I should just go ahead and replace to head off any problems, and how does one identify a gimbal bearing problem -...
Hello, all -<br /><br />Another newbie with questions - I appreciate your patience.<br /><br />I bought a 1986 Four WInns Freedom 170 from my neighbor for fairly short money. It's sat for a couple years and the skeg's been snapped off, so I drained the lower end and removed the outdrive to do...
