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    Alpha One Gen 2 alignment

    I've installed the new gimbal bearing and now doing the alignment check. I've watched a few videos and know that I should be able to slide the alignment tool out easily with two fingers. (as you can see from the video, I'm not there). Before I go messing around with the engine, I wanted to make...
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    Broken gear oil connector

    So, I did exactly what Chris warned me to be careful not to do, I broke the needle on the gear oil connector (through the transom) while attempting to do a bellows and bearing replacement. I understand it is a clip type connection in the engine compartment that holds the hose to the connector...
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    Found this in my LU today

    Hi All, I was in the process of finishing an impeller replacement on Alpha 1 Gen two and found this item in my LU (where my finger is pointing). Could someone let me know what it is? Thanks!
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    How to remove gear oil tube from bell housing

    I’m in the “easy” process of tear down to replace the bellows and gimbal bearing on Alpha one Gen II. Is there a trick to removing the gear oil tube from the bell housing? I’ve removed the clamp but am unable to remove the tube (worried about pulling too hard and breaking something) Thanks
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    Exhaust bellow types

    As I'm doing all the work after my submerged engine fiasco I decided to replace the bellows. After opening the new bellows kit package I realized I got a different exhaust bellow than what was originally on. I'm assuming this is alternate version that doesn't exhaust through the outdrive? Is...
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    Purging Trim Lines from Alpha 1 Gen 2

    This is a more specific question regarding trim purge as part of my "What to do after nearly sunk" thread. My mercruiser, alpha 1 gen 2 flooded with water. The trim pump and reservoir where underwater. Below are the steps I've gleamed from other posts on how to purge the old oil (As since being...
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    What to do after nearly sunk?

    i did a dumb move. Pulled the boat about a month ago with the intention of going back the next weekend to close up. Problem is that I left the front bimini with off, the drain plug in and didn’t come back for a month. A total n of rain later and the engine compartment is flooded more than half...
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    Alpha 1 Gen 2 Gimbal Puller

    I'm not sure if I'm double posting, but I can't find the post I thought I submitted, so trying again. I have a hammer puller with a not too good set of claws. Been trying for hours but not luck. I'm in the Toronto area. Any help would really be appreciated! Thanks, Tim
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