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    Shift shaft backwards?

    thanks! it was backwards. By the way, I'm no expert, but I think you need a new housing or at least grind off the sharp edges!
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    Shift shaft backwards?

    Thanks all! It was backwards! All done, mounted and oiled up!
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    Shift shaft backwards?

    fwd is 12oclock neutral is 1 oclock rev is 2oclock. on bench.
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    Shift shaft backwards?

    the shift shaft will only turn CW right now
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    Shift shaft backwards?

    I got to thinking. Could it be that I have the shift yoke in backwards?
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    Shift shaft backwards?

    Just finished swapping lower unit case. Used all parts from old unit. When testing shifting and prop operation all seemed perfect. Standing at back with prop facing me I rotate shift shaft with point facing away from me and prop locks as in forward gear. Slight turn right - clockwise I’m...
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    assemble Alpha 1 gen 2 lower unit issue

    Found the issue. I compared the gear to the old one. Way different size. The new gear was a good 1/2 inch smaller. So I pressed out the old gear/bearing and the new gear/bearing and put in the old gear/bearing. The condition of the old gear was excellent and the bearing was not removed from...
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    assemble Alpha 1 gen 2 lower unit issue

    The bearing carrier was supplied completely assembled. All new parts, including the gear etc.
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    assemble Alpha 1 gen 2 lower unit issue

    Also, I did verify the pinion gear was shimmed properly using the shimming tool.
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    assemble Alpha 1 gen 2 lower unit issue

    I am using a brand new fully assembled bearing carrier. The old bearing carrier was cracked.
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    assemble Alpha 1 gen 2 lower unit issue

    When I put in the new bearing carrier and just hold it in place by hand, the prop shaft and vertical shaft appear to operate normally. When shifting the lever, it changes direction correctly and smoothly. However, when I tighten the prop shaft with the big nut, something binds up and I can't...
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    alpha one gen 2 install lower driveshaft

    I'm reassembling after changing my lower unit case. I have all new seal kit as well and new vertical drive shaft needle bearing. Problem is that I am unsure if I have the shift spool and shift shaft in properly. It seems I have a lot of front/back play after pushing in the bearing carrier...
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    shimming tool dimensions

    I am in need of upper and lower shimming tools. Does anyone where to buy? Alternately, are dimensions available so I can make my own?
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    Alpha One Gen 2 Top Cap Bearing Slipping

    I have a new bearing race and a replacement top cap. When I put in the new bearing race cone, it went in normally stiff. However, after an hour of boating, I took off the cap to inspect and the bearing just fell out! I purchased some Loctite 660 (fricking expensive stuff) and let it cure 48...
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    swap carb will it work?

    I need to replace my carb. It has physical damage and stripped screws from previous owner. 1992 Mercruiser 3.0L [ALPHA I] [ 430B000ES ]. It has the original mercarb. I found a mercarb for $170. But the number shows it's a 1389-9562 which appears to be a 1986. Will this work? I can swap jets and...
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