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    U-Joints for 2003 Alpha One Gen 2

    I have kind of a weird situation... My outdrive S/N is 0F684745, but my transom plate/gimbal housing are S/N 0F658732... Not sure if its normal to have a different S/N on the drive and the transom assembly... Either way, from what I can find, that would put the transom assembly at a 91-95 serial...
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    U-Joints for 2003 Alpha One Gen 2

    Actually, I had that wrong.. I just went back and rewatched my youtube video I did on replacing the ujoints and the bearing cap diameter was correct, but the distance between the internal clips was wrong... I bought the Moog 315G u joints from the auto parts store and found out later that they...
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    U-Joints for 2003 Alpha One Gen 2

    I've physically tried and they had a different diameter bearing cap
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    Alpha 1 Gen 2 Weak Link

    "Made in the USA... with globally sourced parts" 🤣
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    Alpha 1 Gen 2 Weak Link

    I wonder if anyone knows or knows of a resource that has the specific information on materials used for the internals of an alpha drive.. If they are already using super high end alloys and heat treatments off the bat, obviously there isn't much headroom for improved custom parts, without major...
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    Alpha 1 Gen 2 Weak Link

    I totally agree that given the choice when buying a new-to-me boat, I would prefer a bravo drive 100% of the time... I was just trying to get an understanding of what the weak link is in a alpha drive... Basically, curious if some individual parts, whether it be gear sets, clutch dog, shafting...
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    20 foot 1997 Maxum 2050 bowrider propeller question

    https://www.boatingmag.com/expert-tips-saving-fuel/
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    20 foot 1997 Maxum 2050 bowrider propeller question

    Turns out there's a lot of information on this here internets.... did some googlefoo and found an article where they tested a whole bunch of things and their affect on fuel efficiency in planing hulls including props... Ya know... it takes a big man to admit when he is wrong... :ROFLMAO: Seems...
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    20 foot 1997 Maxum 2050 bowrider propeller question

    I see what you're saying and it makes sense but I think that would be analogous to going full throttle in your boat and struggling to get on plane... but I think having a good balance between what most people would consider a good all around prop and what would be too high of a pitch would be a...
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    20 foot 1997 Maxum 2050 bowrider propeller question

    I know what you're trying to say lol... but I don't necessarily agree... if I was driving my boat to achieve good efficiency, I don't think I would cruise around at full throttle.. I would try to just get on plane but keep rpms low.. same reason cars have transmissions... If your car had the...
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    Alpha 1 Gen 2 Weak Link

    Good info here, thanks Scott. I guess the torsional "impact" of the prop coming out of the water and going back in would well exceed the typical torsional stress seen under a constant load... I can see how that would grenade the drive... Are there any aftermarket parts to up the limits of the...
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    20 foot 1997 Maxum 2050 bowrider propeller question

    No worries... I was more just thinking out loud.. My thinking was that these engines produce their max torque at lower rpms (around 1500) and the fuel consumption is going to be highest at the top end of the rpm range, so my thought was if you could maximize hull speed (high pitch prop) at the...
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    Alpha 1 Gen 2 Weak Link

    Haha... definitely #1 problem
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    Alpha 1 Gen 2 Weak Link

    For the experts that lurk here... Does anyone know what the weak link is in these drives? I've heard they are typically okay to use up to 300hp and 5000rpm, but when you exceed that, what usually fails? I imagine its not always the same, but was curious if its typically a specific gear set, the...
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    20 foot 1997 Maxum 2050 bowrider propeller question

    Seems to me that to maximize fuel efficiency would be to minimize the wetted hull area (maximize planing height) while minimizing engine speed.. obviously the hull design is going to have a lot to do with planing speed and contact with the water, but for a pretty standard v hull bowrider, I'd...
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    Just acquired a 170 Horizon. Assembly required.

    If anything, the shiny factor adds at least 6hp
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    96 Bayliner 2050 - The Dirty Rotten Baystard

    The problem isn't that its "rustoleum" or "cheap spray paint"... The issue is that all oil based paints will fail over galvanizing. There is a chemical reaction between the zinc oxides and the oil based paints, its called saponification. You have to top coat galvanizing with water based primer...
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    Fuel Pump Diaphragm Rupture Hose Type?

    Yep, just elbows, not pcv valves... If I were you, I would try to rig it up so the spark arrestor fits over the fittings and hose in a way that you don't have to remove the tygon hose and hose clamp whenever you want to remove the spark arrestor... that would be a pain... Thinking maybe some...
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    Shift shaft bushings

    Yea.. the upper bushing and seal are good on mine, its just that lower sucker... I'll probably just hold off and revisit this in the fall when I take the drive off to winterize... doesn't appear to be causing an issue. I was just curious if its supposed to be this way...
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    Fuel Pump Diaphragm Rupture Hose Type?

    No... the hose shouldn't be under vacuum as it will collapse the hose, and maybe even cause problems with the pump diaphram... The hose should enter the carb above the choke plate.. If you don't have any good provision for this, you should convert over to an electric pump.. You could probably...
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