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  1. Rivergator

    Mercury Remote Control on 1988 Sylvan

    I need to remove the remote control which is mounted starboard on the side panel of my boat, because there are some issues with the panel I need to address. Can anybody help, because I am stuck for sure. I am unable to remove the whole panel with the remote on it. Also can anybody tell me the...
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    Overhauling my 1988 Alpha One Drive Train

    Yeah Nola, I have those too. They come in very handy and do a great job. I usually use those to give it a final touch before painting or putting grease on
  3. Rivergator

    Overhauling my 1988 Alpha One Drive Train

    I hear you, Chris. Precisely, that was the reason why I asked the question in the first place. If the factory spec for instance would say that the hole is 9/16", then using a 9/16" drill bit would respect the original tolerance, I reason. But you are absolutely right. Unintentionally making this...
  4. Rivergator

    Mercruiser Engine Mounts

    I just realized, you live in the UK. The HGE1609 that is shown in your link is the correct mount. I compared all the measurements to mine. It is identical to mine and mine is a perfect fit and as good or better than the original. Go for it!
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    Overhauling my 1988 Alpha One Drive Train

    Thanks guys. Yeah, that's the bolt. The reason I was asking is that I will be installing new rear mounts in a week or so and I wanted to chase a drill through the holes to make sure that they are absolutely clean and clear of all corrosion. I had the most horrible time removing the old mounts...
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    Overhauling my 1988 Alpha One Drive Train

    Does anybody know what the factory size hole is for the rear mounts on the inner transom plate? See picture! Thanks
  7. Rivergator

    Mercruiser Engine Mounts

    Try the link below. That's where I got mine not too long ago. https://inboardonline.com/front-engine-mount-mc-8-98323/
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    Overhauling my 1988 Alpha One Drive Train

    Your lack of responses has motivated me to figure things out myself and I found the answers to my previous 2 posts. But maybe, just maybe somebody can give me some tips here with this one. I am getting ready to repaint my bilge and to my amazement I found out that there is no black bilge paint...
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    Overhauling my 1988 Alpha One Drive Train

    Well I guess nobody has an idea where that split ring goes. Fortunately in the meantime I found out where it goes. But I have another question and I hope somebody can explain it to me. My ram cylinders are all done and now I am servicing and checking out the trim pump assembly. Motor is...
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    Overhauling my 1988 Alpha One Drive Train

    Thanks Chris. So I guess I am all squared away on the fluid. I received my hydraulic ram re-seal kit 25-87400A2 and there is one part in there I don't know what to do with. It's not among the old parts I removed so I guess it may not apply to my Alpha One/Gen 1 application, but if it does then...
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    Overhauling my 1988 Alpha One Drive Train

    I came across this thread posted on 7/2/2012 "What fluid do I use in my alpha one trim pump". It has a lot of good, in depth discussions about that subject. Very educational. Chris says that the Quicksilver power trim and steering fluid is what the factory deems to be the proper, recommended...
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    Overhauling my 1988 Alpha One Drive Train

    Thanks Chris. I think I will spend the money and use the proper OEM power trim and power steering fluid after I make sure I have no leaks in either system (power steering and trim) and everything works as it should. For testing I will use ATF fluid because it is thinner, cleans and flushes...
  13. Rivergator

    Overhauling my 1988 Alpha One Drive Train

    Well I guess nobody has an answer to any of the questions posted in post #45 and 47.
  14. Rivergator

    Overhauling my 1988 Alpha One Drive Train

    There is one line at each end. The part number is 14035-1
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    Overhauling my 1988 Alpha One Drive Train

    On to my trim system. I found milk in the pump meaning we have a leak for sure. I opened up one of the XD cylinders and the little fluid that was in there was definitely contaminated, maybe not as milky as I saw in the pump, but the rams definitely need to be re-sealed. I am about to order...
  16. Rivergator

    Overhauling my 1988 Alpha One Drive Train

    I was out for a week, had some eye surgery done and will get more done next week. But in the meantime I tried to get as much information about the white/green shift interrupt connection as I could and I guess we can put this matter to rest now. I contacted Mercruiser several times on different...
  17. Rivergator

    Overhauling my 1988 Alpha One Drive Train

    I don't get it. Of all the boaters in the country who surf the iboats forum there must be 100s that have a 1988 or 89 boat with a 4.3 engine with TB IV ignition and a new style distributor (3 molded in place wires). If you do, would you please take a look at your boat and see where the...
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    Overhauling my 1988 Alpha One Drive Train

    Everybody talks about the terminal block but has yet to tell me where it is. The grey wire from the ignition amp goes to the (-) coil, so does another grey wire from the harness. The purple wire from the ignition amp goes to the (+) coil, so does another purple wire from the harness. A...
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    Overhauling my 1988 Alpha One Drive Train

    Maybe, maybe NOT. This is crazy and I will get to the bottom of this issue. I looked at the Sierra 18-5438 coil and it says the following to describe the coil: Fits GM V-6 and V-8 engines with HEI Thunderbolt IV and V ignitions. Printed on the coil itself it says: USE OF EXTERNAL RESISTOR...
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    Overhauling my 1988 Alpha One Drive Train

    Ok, here it is. I finally found a picture of my engine before I took it out of the boat on my old camera rather than my iphone and thank God it actually shows the coil. Unbelievable, what luck. But that doesn't make me feel any more confident, because there is always Murphy's Law and I will heed...
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