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    New Motor Issues????

    I just finished connecting my new rebuilt motor. Its a 165 inline 6 with an alpha one gen1 housing and drive. I had a bunch of snags during the install because of I also upgraded the housing and inner transom plate, however finally was able to get her in. So heres the issues I am now faced...
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    Alpha 1 Gen 1 - Exhaust Bellow vs. Exhaust Tube

    I just replaced the u-joint bellows, intake, shift cable etc. When I purchased the kit, it came with an exhaust bellows, however I understand there is a newer style that is a tube. The new style is supposedly much easier to install as it only bolts to the gimbal and not the bell housing...
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    Shift Plate Kit/Switch Plate Kit HELP!!!!

    Re: Shift Plate Kit/Switch Plate Kit HELP!!!! I went to the local marine store, who told me I needed a new shift plate 864363A1. They were not sure how to install it or what else I needed. As you can see in the pictures, there are 2 places that can fit cables, but the plate also came with...
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    Shift Plate Kit/Switch Plate Kit HELP!!!!

    I'm in the process of changing my gimbal housing, transom plate, and engine. The boat is a '74 powered (well not yet) by a 250 inline 6 w/ alpha gen 1. I'm replacing the old pre-alpha/MR housing for a gen 1. So far I have the housing in and sealed, but am stuck when it comes to the shift and...
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    Bravo gear oil resevoir

    S helping a friend replacing gimbal bearing, bellows, shift cable, etc. Its a bravo 3x on a 25' Parker w a yanmar 260 turbo diesel. The plastic fitting for the gear oil tube was so porous that when touched it crumbled. So now a simple maintenance jib turned into a big headache.is this a common...
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    250 Inline 6 Engine Year

    I just purchased a used block in good shape, which I will most likely rebuild. I am trying to find out what year it is. There are the following numbers on the side of the block near the starter - "K2310 37712 GM91" I tried searching info on the motor, but found the serial numbers are longer...
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    Bravo 3x vs Bravo 2x

    Posting this for a friend: A buddy of mine has a 25' Parker powered by a Yanmar 6by 260hp diesel. He has a Bravo 3x diesel drive with a 2.00 ratio. The gears in the drive are shot, but the housing is in good shape. Looking for different options on the drive as these drives are known for...
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    Transom Assembly/Replacement

    So just when I thought my boat was running to a tee.....BANG!!!! and my connecting rod lets loose off from the bearing and blows threw the side of the block. Not to mention only had 324 hours on her. In any event I need to replace the motor, so if anyone knows of either 250 or 292 inline 6...
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    Bravo 3x - shifting problem

    I have a friend who just bought a Bravo 3x paired to a 6cyl turbo diesel. He hit something and took the boat out of the water. He had to take the drive off and send it to the insurance adjuster. When removing the drive, he had the boat in forward (he's used to the alpha's). He said he did...
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    Temp problem

    New to the site, and I figured I'd give this a shot. I have a 292 in-line 6 w/ and alpha 1 gen 1 drive. The motor is 3 years old, with 300 hours on it. Since I put the motor in, I have been running cold (no thermostat). The temp basically stayed at 125 deg at all times once warmed up. Last...
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