Recent content by sweninge

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    Setting Drive Shaft Preload on Alpha Gen II Tool Question

    Looked in service manual #14, on the web, youtube, everywhere can't fin what I need answered. Now I turn to the Mercruiser god's on iboats to help me answer a simple question... I do not have access to a dial indicator torque wrench to set the 5.25 in-lbs (used set of bearings) to set preload...
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    Alpha 1 Gen 2 conversion to Alpha 1 Gen 1 Running gear

    I was hoping the Mercruiser gods (Bondo and team) could answer a question regarding alpha 1 gen 2 conversion to alpha 1 gen 1. Here is the background; I have two boats; The old boat which is a 1990 Larson 19' the original 4.3 Mercruiser and Alpha 1 Gen 1 outdrive. The new boat is a 1995 Rinker...
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    On or off trailer to replace stringers

    Good morning. First I have to start by saying I can't believe the amount of information and knowledge I have gained from the members on this forum. I am truly grateful to all of you that contribute. Now that I have a good understanding of the work I need to do to my boat I have my first...
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