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  1. nola mike

    Alpha one gen 1 questions

    Clicking sound is normal in one direction in gear, should be impossible to turn in the opposite direction. Neutral should turn freely both ways. Did you follow @achris instructions for adjustment (in his signature), for the service manual? Does the cable slide freely when it's disconnected at...
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    Alpha one gen 1 questions

    Where? Probably should start a new thread in the prop section, but you want to choose your prop pitch based on your WOT rpms; should be 4400-4800 rpm, at the higher end when lightly loaded.
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    Bought a new long block and wondering about the coupling and gimbal bearing.

    You realize that there's no difference in the valves, right? Good luck with that.
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    Marine Flywheel compared to an auto flywheel

    Be nice to have a valve there, the accessibility sucks in my boat.
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    1968 Hydroswift

    Check out the restoration subforum here. All the info you need. You had some type of wood, which is now likely mush. Doesn't really matter what kind. https://forums.iboats.com/forum/boat-restoration-building-and-hull-repair.40/
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    alpha one gen 2 exhaust bellows

    Checking gear oil/level and removing the top cap is pretty reasonable. As is checking compression.
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    Marine Flywheel compared to an auto flywheel

    Wondering if a PVC ball valve would work?
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    Marine Flywheel compared to an auto flywheel

    I didn't know about winterizing until last year either...I think it's the process where you dunk the outdrive in antifreeze and then replace the block in the spring. (And I really need to make it to Australia...)
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    Engine Cutting Off Above 3,200 rpm

    Compression or fuel pressure?
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    3.0 mercruiser ran for 5 min good. Then Just died?

    Oh, fuel flowing backward through the pump?
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    3.0 mercruiser ran for 5 min good. Then Just died?

    After the engine's stopped?
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    3.0 mercruiser ran for 5 min good. Then Just died?

    Sounds heat related/expansion noises to me. And there's a kid there as well. Usually that drowns out any other noises...
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    Marine Flywheel compared to an auto flywheel

    What did you use?
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    Marine Flywheel compared to an auto flywheel

    I've started doing this, esp on that same hose, which needs to be pulled for winterizing and is a pain to reach
  15. nola mike

    Is this right? Water coolant inlet for motor.

    Not on a 1980 unless someone upgraded
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    Need help IDing my first boat

    It's camouflaged 😅
  17. nola mike

    Mercruiser 7.4 Starter Grinding/Partial Engagement?

    You might still get some info from getting a voltage drop with the plugs out
  18. nola mike

    Can anyone help me identify this boat model

    Which part of the package wasn't made in '79?
  19. nola mike

    "Think we're gonna need a bigger boat"

    Let's not do this here 😅
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    Can anyone help me identify this boat model

    I'm agreeing with you 😃
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