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    Shifter not clicking into neutral

    Hi guys.I have twin 1988 mercruiser 5.0 xl rwc with alpha drives.Recently my port shifter was stiff coming from fwd to neutral.When it went into neutral,it did not make the usual clickThe shifter does not have a name on it.Not a quicksilver.Starting has become an small issue since.I have to...
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    compression on 50 hp Evinrude

    A friend of mine asked me if his compression readings were good on his 50hp Evinrude.I assume the year is 90ish .He said both cyls were around 70.Sounded low to me but they were both similar.I told him as long as they were within approx 10 lbs of each other ,it was probably ok. 70 is a little...
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    Adding diesel to gas instead of marvel mo

    An old timer in my marina saw me adding MMO to my fuel which I have always done.He yelled to me ,why ya using that stuff when ya could just use diesel.He went on to tell me that he has always used diesel as an additive to his gas.He said " itll keep er clean and itll lubercater real good...
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    150 Ocean Pro tough to start recently

    1995 150 Ocean Pro,has ALWAYS started up immediately,especially after it has been running.Carbs rebuilt a couple of years ago.Decarb every other year.recently it takes a lot of cranking to get it started.Someone offered me some starting fluid and it got it fired up immediately in 1 crank and it...
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    150 Ocean pro running on 3 cylinders

    Need some help guys.Duplicate problem that I had repaired last year.Tech that fixed it said it was a bad ignition switch________. I should have listened better at the time.Same sequence of events.1995 150 Ocean pro.Running great all spring.Idling up canal,turned ignition off to hear some music...
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    Alpha one not engaging in reverse cleanly

    1988 alpha one drives with 5.0xl mercruisers rwc.Shifts into fwd very cleanly but reverse is not as clean.Everythings in good shape nothing old and my shifting is not too tentative...(most of the time).I am prepared to turn the top barrel on the shift cable a turn or two and recheck shifting in...
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    Alpha one water pump base seal removal

    Doing the water pump of my 1988 Alpha one drive with a complete kit.The water pump base pryed off with medium effort.The seal stayed on the drive though.My other drive the base pryed off easier and the seal stayed on the base so it was pretty simple.Any thoughts on removing the seal from the...
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    Neded shift cable adjustment after outdrive install

    1988 5.0XL MERCRIUSER ALPHA DRIVE.I have a spare alpha drive and I decided to install it when I could not find the time to service the original drive... after I installed it I did not have reverse.Checked everything possible and wound up needing a shift cable adjustment.Cant say I ever heard of...
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    Alpha drive water pump base replacement

    I have a 1988 alpha drive,not a gen 2.I am replacing the water pump and the pump base.I have never done the base before.I pryed it up and off.Looks like there is just a gasket for the base and an oring to go around the round part of the base..Is that all for the base or am I missing...
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    Identify oring in alpha 1 water pump kit

    I usually order my Alpha 1 water pump kits from Basic power.GLM is their main brand.Every kit has a plastic bag with multiple gaskets and orings.Kits dont include base.What are the large o rings for??? By large I mean the ones that are larger than the impeller.Thanks Charlie
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    Riser gasket positioning

    Trying to cure a rising temp problem.I remember the gasket for the new risers that were installed only had slots for the water passages on 2 sides instead of matching up with the slots on all 4 sides of the riser.Does this sound correct?? Charlie
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    Alpha vs ahpha gen water flow

    Anyone familiar with the water flow from each.I looked closely at my alpha drive from the intake screens all the way thru the upper and was surprised at how small the passage ways are and the tube diameter in the upper housing.Curious if a gen 2 drive has a higher out put of water?? Charlie
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    Checking water flow on Alpha drive

    I need to check for proper water flow on my alpha drive.I have a rising temp at idle speed condition.Which is the best hose to replece with a clear test hose and does anyone know the exact size of the hose.I have.Twin 1988 Mercruiser 5.0 XL RWC with alphs drives.Charlie
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    need homemade brew for applying decals

    Im replacing the decals on my o/b engine cover.anyone have a home brew to aid in the application of decals before I go and buy the spray??? Thanks Charlie
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    Got the scare of my life yesterday

    REGAL COMMODORE TWIN 230 MERCRUISER ALPHAS. Pulling out of a marina slip Sunday,I usually have to pull straight out in fwd and to avoid the pier across the small canal,I put the port engine in reverse to pivot left while leaving the stbd. in fwd. Well when I put the port in reverse...THE BOAT...
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    Portable windowless a/c unit recos

    Anyone have a free standing portable a/c unit that blows cold and works great??? I have a 9000 btu with a single exhaust hose that does not cool as well as a 5000 btu window unit.Mine is A Haier.I know these types of units are not as good for cooling but I would like to try a better brand before...
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    link or instructions to check for spark

    Looking for proper instructions.Havent checked for spark on anything in years. 95 150 ocean pro .Charlie
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    If a power pack is bad???

    Does a bad power pack cause a motor to run crappy or does it not run at all?? Trying to troubleshoot my 95 150hp Ocean pro that has good compression in all 6 but is running rough and sounding like it is at 1/2 power.Charlie
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    Compression test all plugs out??

    Gonna run a compression test on my 150 ocean pro.I have always done 1 plug out at a time .I remember reading here of removing ALL plugs and then testing??? Which is correct?? Charlie
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    95 150 hp rough idle with carbon discharge

    Hi guys,my 95 150 Ocean Pro was running fine when I idled her on muffs in the driveway this spring.The 2nd time I ran her on muffs she was struggling to keep running,stalled a few times and idle was low.Put fresh fuel,changed h20 seperator and still runs at low idle.Plugs looked normal.There is...
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