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    Hard Start All The Time

    anyone moved distributor?
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    mercruiser 5.7 350/260hp alpha one outdrive starting issues

    May have run out of gas?????? How long has it sat?
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    Cracked my out drive need help on a replacement

    Turn the drive shaft and count the prop spline revolutions.
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    1987 CHRIS CRAFT AMEROSPORT 284

    swap gauge lines to tanks and see if problem re-appears. You can isolate problem.
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    Looking for tips and tricks for installing Bravo transom assembly

    be sure to plug existing bolt holes with silicon before layering epoxy and coosa.
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    Diagnosing trim gauge issues

    You should have a trim limit switch and trim sender. The are hard to adjust without a buddy at the helm to provide feedback. However, before installing both, test with a multimeter as dubs 283 implies. The testing will prove whether they are defective or wiring or helm gauges are defective. Been...
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    Brand New Alpha 1 Gen 2 Outdrive - Noise when turned hard to port or starboard.

    also check for OD vertical play. If you have up and down play, it will cause issues. And perform a hammer/sound test on transom for rot.
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    Looking for tips and tricks for installing Bravo transom assembly

    Make sure aluminum is not corroded. Prime and paint!!!!! You are correct about gasket sticking. It is extremely important that the transom hole is uniform, including parallel thickness. Be sure to seal wood anywhere that may be exposed to water. I painted epoxy on all exposed wood after I cut...
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    Mercruiser trim rams

    should unless internal of rams are corroded. Rebuild while boat is down. No big deal....
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    Lost gearage?

    buy some tools!
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    Water Leaking from sides of stern drive help

    That's an old boat/MC. The transom bolts with zinc caps are a boat sinker. Bolts are usually rotten. You are getting ready to spend some major bucks replacing, since you have to pull engine. However, I suspect water as gotten past bolt and rotted your transom. Sorry...
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    Building A Mercruiser 350 Few Questions.

    Make a stroker and get at least 50 more HP and if you add vortex heads maybe 70 more hp. MC Thunderbolt 5 with knock sensor would be better than TB4, as far as you ignition system.;
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    Anchor Rope

    Hands get tired on LONG 3/8" lines. I even prefer 5/8" but it is too expensive. Besides, someone else pulls in my anchors.
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    Anchor Rope

    Sand or rock bottom you will anchor in? Minimum 1/2" diameter and length 3x the depth you will fish in (for normal weather). The key is to have lots of chain to hold anchor down so that it will dig in (if in sand bottom) . I don't fish on rocks or on top of wrecks. I don't like buying new anchors.
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    Bad Upholstery a Deal Killer?

    RUN! That old of a boat, drill transom to check for ROT. Seat cosmetics is the least of your worries.
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    Stuck on dry land year 3

    Check for water on dipstick. If none, pull distributor and use engine oil primer. Drain al the old gas. You may have to clean out gas filters. If water in block, check for block cracks. If cracks, look for another motor.
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    Bah. Water in bellows.

    my boats all had wet decks and water is dependent on gravity!
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    Bah. Water in bellows.

    on Alphas, there is another seal on the other side of the gimbal bearing. Water can get into bellows by coming via engine hatch via gravity and landing on shaft exposed between transom and coupler. I had a bad seal one time that did this to me.
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    MerCruiser 5.0 MPI pinging/detonation at higher RPMs

    I am assuming u have a Chevy V8 with Thunderbolt 5 with Knock Sensor. If so, make sure sensor is functioning CIRRECTLY.
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    Drive Creaking noise Alpha One Gen 2 ?

    you have to work at getting lube on the upper bushing. I have no idea why MC didn't add a grease fitting there.
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