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    No Trailer and Trim Up

    I replaced the solenoid a year ago which resolved an intermittent issue with trim in general. I believe that the switch config required trim up and trailer to be depressed at the same time to trailer. I jumpered the leads at the pump and now I am able to trim up and trailer. I'll consider the...
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    No Trailer and Trim Up

    I do have a wiring diagram and some of it makes sense. I think the way it is supposed to work is Trim up uses the switch to stop trim travel, and the Trailer switch bypasses the limiting switch. At least this scenario makes sense to me. The switch is supposed to be normally closed, however...
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    No Trailer and Trim Up

    Update: When I jumper the two wires at the pump that lead to the switch, closing the circuit, trim up and trim down work. Trailer still doesn't work though.
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    No Trailer and Trim Up

    This is a common issue, however my gear is uncommon and the recommendations don't apply. 69 Star Chief with Mercruiser 120. Unlike later versions, this outdrive has a single (travel limiting?) switch inside the gimbal. As the bell housing rotates up it will contact/depress the switch. Later...
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    Alpha Gen 1 Gimbal Transom Plate Swap

    OK, I have ordered the unit. Thank you all so very, very much for the info! I may yet get this out on the river this summer!
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    Are Merc Mc-1 and Alpha 1 Gen 1 interchangeable ??

    The trick is to determine if the 65532 is interchangeable with the 45514 unit. It looks the same. I'll have to take detailed photos of mine an compare to these 65532 versions.
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    Alpha Gen 1 Gimbal Transom Plate Swap

    Thank for the research on Ebay. Any thoughts on if this would be compatible with the MC-1 transom plate? I don't really need the gimbal ring or bell housing.
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    Alpha Gen 1 Gimbal Transom Plate Swap

    Thank you for the info. I keep looking for an MC-1.
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    Alpha Gen 1 Gimbal Transom Plate Swap

    This is the unit I am looking to replace. The gimbal pins are held in by nails/stainless steel wire.
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    Alpha Gen 1 Gimbal Transom Plate Swap

    I have a 1969 MC-1 120 that I would like/need to replace the gimbal transom plate. The parts manual for this series lists the part number as 45702A1. Any hints as to where I might find this part and/or are there ways to identify gimbal transom plates that are interchangeable with this? I've...
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    This is one reason you lower the out drive...

    Thank you for the advice. Greatly appreciated.
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    This is one reason you lower the out drive...

    It's 18' Starcraft Starchief, aluminum hull. Pulling the motor is isn't a big deal, been there done that.
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    This is one reason you lower the out drive...

    Everything was in fine working order. The drive was all the way up. The u-joint and yoke on the drive shaft are being replaced.
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    This is one reason you lower the out drive...

    No glue? Is this to ensure the boot gets slid on further?
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    This is one reason you lower the out drive...

    Well looking at it in the light of day, and after denying the damage the past several months, it looks grim. Here's some pics I just took. Clearer is always better and I can try if necessary. ##$&()&*#! So assuming worst case scenario, what are my options? Entire used Alpha 1 Gen 1 unit? Any...
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    This is one reason you lower the out drive...

    I can get a pic when the sun comes up. But in the meanwhile I will say they are all gone. The ones that remained were so badly damaged or barely hanging on I removed them.
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    This is one reason you lower the out drive...

    I am an idiot, just in case there was any doubt. I tried starting the motor without lowering the drive. Water was hooked up, got distracted for several minutes, jumped in and started cranking. If there exists a worse sound I surely never want to hear it. On this particular unit, the collar...
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    Trim Pump Fluid

    OK. Thanks for the info gentlemen.
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    Trim Pump Fluid

    Non-detergent though, right?
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    Trim Pump Fluid

    So mixing oils is only an issue if you are switching weights?
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