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    diesel on alpha gen2?

    Reading the comments re "im on a boat"s ideas on a large gas engine on Alpha drive,Im wondering if the same "take er easy" principles would apply with a diesel . The torque values on several adaptable diesels in the 200 hp range are in the mid 300's similar to a 5.7 sbc etc,is this the guideline...
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    alpha gen 2 trim tab

    My Alpha gen 2 seems to not want to accept a trim tab the standard mc triangular tab either touches the prop(14.5x18 4 bl) or just clears(15x17 3 bl) I need a tab to compensate for torque now that Ive dumped my power steering,cant figure out what Im doing wrong. As well, with the tab cranked...
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    anybody else paint their outdrive?

    19 years ago I painted my alpha drive,trim tabs,aluminum swim grid braces etc.,along with underwater portion of f/g hull.Used interlux f/g bottomkote.Didnt know any better,seemed like a good idea at the time. Boat was in saltwater all year round,every year, except for twice annual...
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    Gen+ Mercruiser?

    What does it mean when a parts listing ie carb says it is good for 1997 and later Gen + Mercruiser engines(5.0 litre in this case) http://www.sterndrives.com/carb_chart.html
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    What is "Gen X" in Mercruiser speak?

    In looking for a match in mercarb numbers for a 2001 5.0 litre, I come across 1997+,Gen X.What does thios Gen X mean? Thx.
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    upgrade to edelbrock 1409 from mercarb on 2001 5.0/alpha

    How does going to 4 bbl work? I get it from research that I get more top end power. What about hole shot power?ie when you floor it to get on plane,assumably linkage causes all bbls to open,but does it give any more powerat those lower rpms? Also,will the 1409 go on my stock mercruiser-mercarb...
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    Anchor roller for Claw anchor

    Bought a 16 lb Claw for my 23 foot Trophy,trying to figure out how to mount it,existing"standard" bow roller lets anchor rock back and forth.I see in West Marine various bow rollers for Claw anchors its not clear to me how they hold anchor firmly.Does it somehow jam up against the bail?in which...
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    improving fuel economy on 5.0 mc with alpha 1.62,poss. switch to 5.7

    Have a new to me 2359 Trophy with 5.0/alpha,1.62 gears. running the 14.5x18 4 bladed prop I got with boat,havent tried any other props yet. Getting about 9 gals imp/hr 27 mph. Need to run 3650 rpm to get that. The boat is likely overpropped a bit as max rpm is 4300.Merc recommend 44-4800 max...
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    2 bbl to 4 bbl on Merc 5.0 Alpha gen2

    Boat is 2359 Trophy I have the stock 2001 5.0 M/C 230 hp I believe. Wide open is 4200 4300 I cruise at 27 mph at 3700.That scene is ok but Im not happy about my fuel consumption as well as I would like a bit more peak power,not to be used except in heavy going etc.Im struggling and pretty well...
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    engine oil change 5.0 m/c

    Cant seem to satisfactorily get oil out via dipstick tube. Eng. is a 2001 5.0,new to me, dipstick tube does not go to bottom of base, only a 1/4 tube will fit down dip.hole and in to oil; and my manual standup 8 litre plastic vacuum sucker doesnt seem up to the task. Am getting 24 inches of...
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    20 hp Honda hard to start when a bit warm

    Anybody know the answer to this. 3 yr old 20 hp Honda, runs great, starts well cold, but after a few minutes running... ie partly warmed... it takes maybe 8 + pulls to start. Tried varoius comb.s of choke cannot seem to solve it. Buddy with 9.9 Honda has similar prob.Must be some trick to it I...
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    adults only section

    Have seen a few references to Adults Only section ie as a place to download manuals etc. How exactly does one find this section?
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    mercruiser lube monitor failure?

    Alarm on 2002 5.0 m/c started ringing, stopped when I unplugged drive lube monitor.Guess the sender must be haywire.Im assuming oil and temp alarm functions still will work can anyone confirm that?Also is there any literature out there that tells a bit about the alarm syst?(I dont have the...
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    5.0 choke setup

    Anyone got a procedure for testing/setting up electric automatic choke on 2002 m/c 5.0 litre carburated? So far it seems like choke only gets power when engine actually running NOT when key is on eng off. Guess this is as it should be I wonder where it gets the signal?Fuel pressure? Choke seems...
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    Mercr. 5.0 oil filter location

    Just sized up the oil filter changing logistics on my 2002 Merc.5.0 litre in 2359 Trophy,recently aquired. Jumping Jehosephat that is one miserable place to get at. anyone know of a good tool to make this go better AND what is involved to change to remote filter. I suppose the manifold would...
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    water in oil alpha 1 drive, pressure test ok.

    Have been watching leg oil gradually turn light green in reservoir bottle over maybe 20 hours running. Decided to investigate. All good in boot, prop in good shape no vibration,drained leg did pressure test all good. Wiggled all shafts and levers. Have read posts,cannot get a leak.Tested...
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    gen 2 pump flow test

    Anyone have the spec for doing a seawater pump flow test for gen 2, 1.62 ratio,m/c leg mounted raw water pump?5.0 litre engine. Need to test/troubleshoot for overheating tomorrow ,will likely replace impellor or whole pump,would like to have a baseline to compare (before and after) flows to.
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    Gen 2 M/C speedo tube retainer?

    When I removed my gen 2 leg for the first time I kind of stretched the speedo tube and this clip (pic)kind of appeared from nowhere. Think it has something to do with holding the speedo tube in position but exactly where does it go? Also where does one even find it on m/c parts pics? Any help...
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    gen 2 u joints

    Ive just aquired a low hours boat with gen 2 drive. Seems there is no way to grease the u joints. I like grease and would like to put in zerks. anyone done this? I had leg off for first time today,see that there are some nubs where zercs should be. Couldnt seem to get these nubs to turn with a...
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    cable pwr steerng to hydraulic pwr steerng?

    Am thinking of revamping the steering on my Trophy. Currently have power assist M/C steering. Want to go hydraulic so I can plumb in an autopilot later. I have a complete 2 station hyd setup off another boat. Thinking of leaving the power assist in place, substitute a hyd ram where the steering...
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