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  1. Oshkosh1

    Transom Rebuild...

    Is this worth the money to have the transom rebuilt? They're asking only $2500 If so, what's a ballpark figure? Thanks.
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    Alpha One upper gearcase seal replacement

    The Pic you see is looking "up" into my upper unit. As you can see it's toast. I bought a complete Mallory upper seal kit from iboats and believe that this would be included. How is the best way to get this thing out and the new one in properly? Also...what IS the correct nomenclature of...
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    Inline 6 valve sequence...

    When looking forward to aft beginning with #1...what is the sequence of the intake/exhaust valves on my engine? I THOUGHT is was E/I/ I/E/ E/I/ I/E/ E/I/ I/E... Want to double check. Thanks
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    Inline 6 Exhaust manifold drain plug

    My exhaust manifold drain plug(one on the underside...directly above the engine petcock) is AFU. My local marina's arrogant parts "pro" not only couldn't help me...but questioned whether Mercury even MADE such a motor, so obviously no help. Any idea where I can get a replacement...or can I...
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    "New Found" winterizing method...250CID/I6

    So...Here's what I've done to winterize my engine. 1. Drained the block/manifold 2. Removed thermostat/thermostat cover/hose to manifold 3. Used compressed air to "blow" out the following: Block(through thermostat housing), Manifold(through opening from removing the hose), and Coolant water...
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    Trouble getting Apha one lower back in...

    Tried all of the "tricks" still can't get it in. So... I'm thinking of removing the upper also and storing the whole works in the basement anyway... Should I(can I) just go ahead and remove the upper right now and THEN assemble it on the bench? Will this method be easier than trying to muscle...
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    Drain locations on GM250 CID I6...

    About time to winterize here in NE Wisconsin... How many, and where are the locations of the drains on my engine/manifold/riser. Also, I'm reading conflicting reports of whether or not to use anti freeze or not. The way I understand it, with this motor as long as I drain it completely there...
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    Trim quandry...part deux.

    So looking through EVERY possible schematic available, I have not found my setup for trim wiring. I suppose it was unique to Wellcraft or something. What I have is a dash mounted, two rocker button(top is "Tilt"...a momentary on/off) (bottom is "Trim up/Down"...a momentary on/off/momentary...
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    Power trim/tilt issues...

    Here's the story... I have an 85 Wellcraft with a two rocker switch, instrument panel mounted trim/tilt setup. The upper is "Tilt" the lower "Trim" So... I could use the bottom rocker(trim) to lower the unit...which it did without hesitation, until recently Using the bottom rocker(pushing...
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    Power trim issue..

    Here's the story... I have an 85 Wellcraft with a two rocker switch, panel mounted trim/tilt setup. So... I could use the bottom rocker(trim) to lower the unit. Using the bottom rocker to raise the unit did nothing so I just used the upper rocker(tilt) to raise the unit on demand. I...
  11. Oshkosh1

    Dead in the water

    Had my boat out today...19' Wellcraft/230 I6/Merc Alpha 1...Ran great all day, then "Boom goes the dynamite". I was slowing down to a No Wake zone and went to idle, then the engine died. I could crank it...but no fire. I waited 20 min...nothing. I pulled a couple of plugs to see if they were...
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    1985 Wellcraft 190 American questions

    Hi all... I've been "lurking" for some time since I bought my boat. It's an 85 Wellcraft with a late 60's Chevy 230CID, 2bbl Rochester and Merc Alpha one drive. It seems the engine was rebuilt and after pulling and replacing all of the plugs, all of the cylinders seem to be in good working...
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    1961 Evinrude 40hp Big Twin carb rebuild

    Greetings to all... This being my first post, I will thank you all for the info I've gleened since I've been "lurking" the past few days. I believe I need to rebuild my carb... A few nights ago, I had been out, and the boat ran like a champ. When I headed for the dock and chopped the...
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