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  1. Scott06

    Water in gear oil... (Not a great day)

    perfect seal is permatex #3 relabelled. Too much is made about the alpha style in drive water pump. its an easy job and I've seen some bravo and VP pumps that are just as much work due to how much boat is around it. Use a OEM impeller kit and they last a long time. Impressive how long your...
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    2012 4.3L TKS removal form boat

    Scott has it can be done in less than 2 hrs even if you are doing ti the first time. Factory manual will show all these items. No through transom bolts need to be undone to remove the engine. There are two bolts on the flywheel cover that bolt to inner transom plate but plate stays on the...
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    No more 4 barrel turns on remote cable in New Alpha One Gen2 manual ?

    my 2004 cable is peened to the threaded rod from the factory, als had shift assist. The replacement cable I bought was adjustable. Not sure why what etc I assumed they set the length assembling new ones so they would not have to adjust when making transom assys ?
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    First time bellow job Alpha One Gen2

    I think that goes from inside to protect the shift cable where it goes through the metal transom housing . I didn’t change mine as I could figure out how to get it out with the engine still in the boat . Bet yours is still in there as I couldn’t get mine out easily. I don’t think you can see it...
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    First time bellow job Alpha One Gen2

    if it makes you feel any better it took me two weekends to get it it done. I had an issue with the bushing in the bellhousing where the shift shaft swivels, I left the bushing a little too high form where it seats , it put enough drag on the shift mechanism to trip the shift interrupt when...
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    First time bellow job Alpha One Gen2

    that is the correct shift cable for a 98 and up Gen 2 just a evolution of parts/ Did it not fit right or work? or just asking because its different
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    Crusader Counter Rotation #1 Spark Plug Location.

    its my understanding the distributor rotates the same direction as the gears are cut different. if you google it the firing order will come up for reverse rotation - a little bit in this thread-...
  8. Scott06

    1975 Mercruiser Tilt/trim issue

    yes. Get a factory manual for your set up you will find it invaluable if drive came up in reverse I would think you have a bad reverse lock out. After the R drive (and later MR/Alphas) replaced the set up you have in 1982 or so this was all done differently not sure if lock out was done in the...
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    Water or oil in Cylinders

    intake and exhaust on your engine are the same manifold. So could crack into the intake just same same as exhaust, unless the intake wetness was gas. If it was water you found your leak.
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    Water or oil in Cylinders

    that is fine for a pressure test. no issue Yes it is possible the exhaust is cracked. Normally folks do a test filling the manifold with acetone and see if it weeps into the exhaust side as it wicks through cracks more easily than water. Can also get sucked in if elbow is rotted out. If it...
  11. Scott06

    4.3 Ignition swap

    A quick ebay search shows TB 4 modules (are you sure its a 4 ? would think a 97 would be a 5) $200-400. https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=mercruiser+thunder+bolt+4+igntion+module&_sacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=p2332490.m570.l1313 Obviously depends on the exact module. But would keep it stock...
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    4.3 Ignition swap

    Agreed Delco est is the way to go unless you can find a good used module on Ebay etc
  13. Scott06

    Water or oil in Cylinders

    normally if you have water entering the cylinder you will have no carbon in the cylinder or on the spark plug as it will steam clean it so to speak. If you think it is in #4 this could be from the exhaust manifold to elbow joint or a bad exhaust. after running it let it sit a bit take the...
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    outdrive primer paint

    Agreed epoxy primer Like PPG DP series is great for bare aluminum. Used it in automotive retso applications and has held up for decades
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    MerCruiser 140 (’68–’82) choke tube missing – alternative or electric choke conversion?

    usually those are US size compression fittings for like 1/4" copper tubing. if you can get them where you are should be easy to make. if not get an electric choke conversion like this one from Mikes -...
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    Boat purchase

    slow down there's good people in this group. If you like it after water test and survey then ask to have it hauled or maybe make and offer conditional on having it hauled/inspected. While typically this is a buyers expense play dumb and see what happens. if the seller hasn't had a lot of...
  17. Scott06

    Moderator approval request

    another perfect use for lighten up Francis...
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    Driveshaft housing oil seals and driver tool help

    i bought a seal and bearing cup driver set from Harbor Freight worked great had an assortment of seal and bearing cup drivers. look at parts diagram in this link there is a serial number split for one seal vs two- part #5. Would only assume that if the later siungel seal worked for all they...
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    Holley carb gaskets - correct part #??

    yeah the ones in the pic of the kit match what I found on my phone from when I rebuilt the carb in 2023. so should be good. I can only assume Holley uses unpublished numbers or agrees to only sell those parts to VP? In the end the VP kit was $50-60 more than a aftermarket one so just paid it...
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    Fuel water separator install

    they dont even hold a pint, so yes you are correct that it wont take much to pass chit
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