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    removed outdrive and gimbal bearing came out too

    Removed my Alpha 1 (gen 1) outdrive today. The gimbal bearing came out too... Is this common? I changed the gimbal bearing not too too long ago (last summer). Does the fact that it came out when I took the outdrive off mean that I maybe didn't install it correctly? The driveshaft does has...
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    transom assembly gasket

    I'm changing out my transom assembly - Mercruiser Alpha One, Gen I. Does the gasket between the gimbel housing and transom go on dry or do you use some sort of gasket sealer? If you do use a gasket sealer, what do you typically use?
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    item in gas tank - Ball Bearing?

    Cleaning out the plastic gas tank on my 1996 Four Winns project. I heard something rattling around in there and I was able to get it out... it's a little ball bearing looking item (like a BB).. Is this supposed to be in there? I can't imagine that it would've gotten in there any other way...
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    Alpha one gen 1 versus Alpha one gen II

    Hi all, a few questions: 1. is the cut out in the transom the same for an alpha one gen I and gen II? 2. What are the advantages of a Gen II over a Gen I. Parts availability is something that comes to my mind. 3. I think I know the answer to this..but, can you mix and match transom...
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    Windshield glass replacement

    Hi everyone, 1996 Four Winns 240 Horizon. I need to replace the front port side window glass (it was broken out when I bought this boat). It's not an ordinary straight/flat piece of glass, it curves around at the end. I've attached a photo that more shows the starboard side so you can see...
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    Barnacle removal

    Hey all. This is going to be one of many posts.. just bought a project boat. It's a 1996 boat, but in terrible shape. Question -- boat looks like it sat in the water a long time. Whien removed from the water, you can tell that there was a decent attempt at scraping off the barnacles...
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    Do I have to winterize

    Hey everyone - I'm in Tampa, Florida... this week it's supposed to get down to 32, maybe 30 on a couple of nights. Doubt it will stay that cold for longer than a few hours. Do I need to winterize? What are the guidelines on this as far as how cold and for how long before damage usually...
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    motor mount question 5.7 vs 7.4

    If a boat has a 7.4 mercuriser, will a 5.7 liter mercruiser bolt up to the same motor mounts or are the motor mounts in a different location for a 7.4 than 5.7?
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    Stalling at low rpms

    Hey everyone, 1991 3.0 liter mercruiser, carbureted with electronic ignition, mechanical fuel pump. (I'm pretty sure it's a 1991 engine ? I bought it bobtail and put it in my 1987 boat a few years ago). Anyway, the engine is stalling when it goes below 2000 rpms. Runs perfect about 2000 rpms...
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    Mercruiser Gen I vs Gen II

    Hi everyone, I have a 1985 boat with a 260 hp Mercruiser w/ Alpha one outdrive. Looking at buying a 1996 boat that already has an Alpha One outdrive with transom assembly. Just missing the engine. My question is -- Will my 1985 Mercruiser complete engine drop right into the 1996 boat and...
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    What websites do you use when boat shopping?

    Besides the obvious host of this forum, Iboats.com, what websites do you all use when you are boat shopping and what do you like about them?? Here are some of mine: craigslist - good prices, good for finding projects or fixer uppers ebay - good selection of boats, typically has a lot of photos...
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    mercruiser 3.0 vintages/swap

    I have a 1989 3.0 liter mercruiser w/ alpha 1 outdrive (outdrive is a 1987). Both are currently in my 1987 boat. I'm looking at buying a project 1998 boat that also has a 3.0 liter mercruiser that is blown (and needs an outdrive). Would my 1989 mercruiser 3.0 w/ 1987 alpha 1 outdrive bolt...
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    350 mag vs 350

    What is the difference between a standard mercruiser 260 hp motor (350 chevy) and the 350 mag motor?
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    odd question about SS props

    This is going to sound really silly to ask.. but, recently I bought a stainless steel prop at garage sale (got it for $20 and couldn't pass it up). I'm surprised by the weight difference between an aluminum and a SS prop. The odd question: Is it bad for an alpha 1 outdrive to have to hold...
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    Stripped Alpha 1 hinge pin

    Has anyone ever stripped the hinge pin in the alpha 1 transom assembly. Trying to change my bellows. Using the hinge pin tool, heat, and lubricant. Got the starbord side. Can't get the port side. Put so much pressure on it that the hinge pin stripped. What do I do now? Drill it out? Has...
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    Mercruiser bellows question

    Hi everyone, I?m getting ready to install all new rubber in my 1985 Mercruiser Alpha One transom (U-Joint bellow, Exhaust Bellow, Water Tube, shift cable boot thing). Also going to put in a new gimball bearing. Apparently the bearing in there now doesn?t like the salt water that was leaking in...
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    OMC Cobra to Mercruiser Alpha 1

    Hey everyone, I posted a similar thread before asking if my 1985 5.7 liter Mercruiser + Alpha One outdrive would line up if I were to install it into a 1988 boat that had an OMC Cobra w/ 5.7 liter (possibly was a King Cobra). I got the impression that the bolt pattern and hole in the transom is...
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    NADA - boat weights

    Does anyone know if the boat weight listed in the N.A.D.A. book includes the motor? When adjusting the options in looking up the price of a boat, if you change the boat to a larger, heavier motor, the listed weight doesn't change. you can go to www.nada.com to look.
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    conversion questions

    Hi everyone, I have a 1985 Mercruiser 5.7 liter with an Alpha 1 outdrive. It's installed in a 26' Sea Ray right now. I don't know the size of the flywheel or any of that stuff, it's got the 2 peice rear main seal. I'm looking at buying a boat that needs an engine. It's a 1988 model and has...
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    portable a/c units

    Hey everyone, I?m contemplating different cooling ideas for my 26 foot older sea ray sundancer (1985). I?m trying to do it with the most minimal $$ as possible and came across the portable air conditioners that they have out these days...
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