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    Alpha1Gen2 Outdrive on muffs. water coming out of upper rear cap orifice.

    Alpha1Gen2: i replaced the water pump and the drive gear bearings because of an upper leak. i caught the problem before there was internal damage and the oil looked pretty good. i flushed it, and replaced upper oil seals, did full bellows/bell housing job. I put it on muffs and ran it and...
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    Help ! replacing yoke oil seal but spanner won't go around UJoint Assembly

    OBSERVATION Alpha1Gen2 upper yoke is leaking. It failed my pressure test at the yoke and spanning nut. I have a 5.7l small block v8 with a 1.5 outdrive gear ratio. TOOL PROBLEM I bought an Upper Housing Spanner Wrench, but it won't fit around the UJoint assembly. I need a hair more space...
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    HELP - Alpha Gen II Oil Reservoir Installation Advice sought

    OUTDRIVE RESERVOIR INSTALLATION.... the installation instructions that came with the SEI Outdrive-oil reservoir are pretty skimpy. it will probably seem more clear when I have the outdrive removed. I am thoughtful on future outdrive removals when this thing is connected. Since the oil is not...
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    DIY drill hubs and add zerks - advice sought

    has anyone drilled their trailer hubs near the inner race and added zerks ? i am thinking of doing this to minimize the frequency of annual hub rebuilds on my dual axle boat trailer.
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    QUESTION: Aftermarket outdriverReservoir for 5.7Mercruiser Alpha1Gen2

    What aftermarket model outdrive gear oil reservoir would i want for my outdrive ? I have a 5.7Mercruiser Alpha1Gen2. I've seen SEI, but can't be sure how to install it. How does it go through transom ? Does the hose simply screw into outdrive-upper gear oil hole ? I've seen a picture that...
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    Prop Hubs Spin Out - Compatibility conversion of Rubber Hub to Insert Hubs

    I have several props that are all rubber pressed. They've eventually spun out, and I've had them changed with rubber pressed hubs. On the next spinout, I'd like to convert them so I can replace the prop hub inserts myself. I've spin them when I taxi too fast with max capacity, take a bottom...
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    Outdrive leg alpha1 gen2 Water Pump change. Lower hanging technique

    when removing the lower you can easily handle it by using a rope tied to the upper. This way, you'll never drop it, or have a mess. It is exactly at the right level to work on it. Level of Effort: 40 minutes. put in forward gear collect tools place floor mat (pizza box good for this)...
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    Alpha1GenII -IO Outdrive split upper lower units - stuck

    i can't split my outdrive to change the impellor because it is stuck together. i've heard that split my outdrive by cutting 4 wooden wedges and 'tapping' 2 of them together 2 each on port and 2 each on starboard side to spread the units...between the upper and lower to aid in splitting a stuck...
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    Trailer and Ubolt maintenance

    i have a 1991 loadrite dual axle trailer holding my 22ft boat. some of the ubolts have minor rust on them, but I can't really tell how bad it is. the threads on some are rusted. other ubolts or regular bolts appear brand new. looks like they are stainless. how should I inspect them to...
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    Alpha GenII - Lower Unit Separation

    my first time changing a water pump.....<smirk>.... CONNECTION COUNT-- let's count the bolts: 1 bolt hidded aft of outdrive, 2 bolts starboard, 2 bolts port, 1 bolt covering finned annode, ??? 1 bolt (an allen bolt) hidden inside of annode hole ??? Also, in all of my readings and...
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    Merc+AlphaGenII Outdrive Stand and Water Pump

    I have a 5.7Merc StingRay Bowrider with an Alpha GenII. I'd like to build a pipe+2x4 stand that i can use to hold the drive when dropping the lower for water pump maintanance. I'd like to make it suitable for removing the upper+lower in order to maintain the gimble bearing, bellows...
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    Alpha GenII - Lower Unit Separation

    my first time changing a water pump.....<smirk>.... CONNECTION COUNT let's count the bolts: 1 bolt hidded aft of outdrive, 2 bolts starboard, 2 bolts port, 1 bolt covering finned annode, ... I am coming to a conclusion that another (an allen bolt ) is hidden within the annode...
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    Alpha GenII Water Pump

    I have a 5.7Merc StingRay Bowrider with an Alpha GenII. I'd like to build a pipe+2x4 stand that i can use to hold the drive when dropping the lower for water pump maintanance. I'd like to make it suitable for removing the upper+lower in order to maintain the gimble bearing, bellows...
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    Trailer Overhaul

    Dual Load Rite 21T3600S (galvanized). I would like a manual and parts list, but I could measure stuff. QUESTION: where can I get a Load Rite parts reference manual ? QUESTION: Should my 22ft Stingray bowrider be be berthed, blocked, or can I painfully do the work with it on trailer ...
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