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    Crankshaft damper

    Me too!
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    New Motor Vibration issues at low RPMs

    First, RE-check plugs and wiring. The motor mounts are super strong on a V8 and can sometimes conceal a miss at high speed and only during low speeds can issues be detected. Then, if OK, I'd pull valve covers and start pulling plug wires to find the cylinder that is causing issues. Perhaps...
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    U-Joints for 2003 Alpha One Gen 2

    Pull and take ujoint to NAPA autoparts to mic. I'd bet that they have one to fit.
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    1968 bertram 25 flybridge

    Amazing! 150 diesel HP is a bunch!
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    Crank but want start Mercruiser 5.7

    and terminals cleaned! Remove green crap!
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    Stuck Valve/Cracked Head/Cracked Block

    Pray that you didn't adjust valves too tightly and warp one by forcing it into it's piston top. Been there too many, many years ago. Good luck
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    Stuck Valve/Cracked Head/Cracked Block

    I would not use it with only 3 cylinders firing. I am not totally familiar with a 3.0 but #4 seems to be the problem. If you tore it apart, you should have seen top of piston for holes. Perhaps you didn't adjust #4's valves correctly? Pull valve cover and watch to see if valves close. I assume...
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    Alignment help!

    You didn't say but if you had motor out and then reinstalled it, you may have dislodged spring washers at the rear mount(been there). Another problem is that you may have bumped gimbal bearing and knocked it out of alignment when removing OD. That bearing is like a floating bearing within a...
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    Shift Interrupt causing engine cut out in bit forward and reverse.

    I believe that checking also requires to be in water with correct RPMs under a load of water pressure. However, I had a MC back in 86 that shops could never get working correctly. Good luck!
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    Another blown head gasket - Fuel Mixture?

    Not unless you want a hand granade! I have had tack problems as well.
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    Power Trim Help on 3.0 Mercruiser Alpha 1 Gen 2 will go down but not up HELP!

    Depending on age and if saltwater used, I'd rebuild cylinders. I have on mine. Amazing results! That being said, jump start trim motor (use heavy gauge jumpers/wire) to bypass all the other switches and make sure pump is not bad. If it works(runs), start testing switches and solenoids. I had a...
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    Alpha 1 Gen 2 Weak Link

    Or, now made in China and junk?
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    Alpha 1 Gen 2 Weak Link

    Indeed.... Used Bravos components, or a transom assembly, are difficult to find or VERY expensive. At least they were when I needed them. Perhaps not anymore....
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    Alpha 1 Gen 2 Weak Link

    I have blown up more that one V8, but they were in cars or trucks and were easier to tow home or to a shop. Your above information is why on my LAST boat restoration, I wanted Bravos. They are stronger. I fish offshore (or used to) and wave crashing happens frequently along with accidents. I...
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    Alpha 1 Gen 2 Weak Link

    There are always exceptions.... However, I suspect unless OD and motor are "blueprinted," then sustained high RPMs will cause something to "hand grenade." Most Alphas were built before engineers used technology and figured out how to significantly increase V8 HP and market it. I remember back in...
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    Replaced rubber impeller now won't shift to neutral??

    I am assuming one motor.
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    Gen 2 Alpha - Do you need to remove the engine to change trim pump hoses?

    Disconnect hoses at Trim motor and connect small rope(S) to their ends to use to pull new hoses back through. Disconnect at OD manifold and pull old hoses out until you see rope. You will use rope to help bring new hoses back to trim motor. If my memory serves me correctly, you will only be able...
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    Forgot plug, part of the club now

    When it rains it pours. Don't feel too bad. Arguing with my wife, I carelessly put a gas nozzle inside a rod holder on a center console .
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    SWITCH FROM QJET4MV TO EDELBROCK

    More than one person has recommended an Edelbrock vs a Quad. I don't know the best CFM for a 305. I'd say a 600 cfm. If you had a stroker, maybe a 750. Just my 2 cents.....
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    Alpha One Gen 1 transom assembly seal

    In my cases, seal didn't stay in groves well. So, I put black 5200 on the metal side and then c-clamped and allowed to semi-cure. However, mine were from an 86 boat and basically a total transom restoration. I do not want to rebuild again. After completion and before mounting motors, I filled...
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