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    Welding a gimbal housing yay or nay?

    yeah, TIG welding and saltwater contaminated aluminum don't play well together. I wish there was a soaking or spray solution to eliminate the salt..
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    Welding a gimbal housing yay or nay?

    Not familiar with product, but that yoke will experience a lot of RPMs and vibrations.
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    Mercruiser MC-1 Hydraulic Ram Hose Leaking

    Now is the time to rebuild both rams/cylinders. Just me 2 cents
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    Welding a gimbal housing yay or nay?

    I have TIGed aluminum and SS. The thinner the metal the more warp. I am a do-it-yourselfer and not a professional welder like Rick. I'd go on line and see if you can find a good used one. Old Alphas were easy to find on line, but Bravos not so much.
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    Oil pan size

    Be sure to repaint it!!!!!!!
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    Carb choice.

    Edelbrock all the way with electric choke. Just be sure to buy marine and not automotive carb.
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    Constant alarm but motor running fine - 2004 5.7l raw water cooled Thunderbolt

    I had a similar set up on mine where it was very difficult to access by oil filter. I relocated to top on manifold using schedule 80 ss. Lot easier to see if leaking and easier to access.
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    Constant alarm but motor running fine - 2004 5.7l raw water cooled Thunderbolt

    I suspect corrosion is causing resistance. However, always test via a manual oil pressure system, if you have one. They are a cheap safety device for peace of mind. This will eliminate any doubt that motor oil/pump is or is not providing adequate lubrication.
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    2 bottom bolt loops on y pipe broken

    I assume it still has flat surface after welding???
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    Transom plate / Gamble housing through bolts (Alpha1 Gen1)

    Indeed.
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    2 bottom bolt loops on y pipe broken

    If salt boat, you may have difficulties getting it re-TIGED. You may also have corrosion on gimbal housing. Examine very closely. Y pipe may have been incorrectly torqued or just age took its toll. I am surprised boat didn't sink.
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    Transom plate / Gamble housing through bolts (Alpha1 Gen1)

    In my opinion, that was another MC design flaw. I had the same crap on an older 86. I replaced motors and these boat sinkers with SS and lots of 5200
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    Timing pulley hits the chain cover

    There is more than one TC cover to fit SM Chevy. Usually, differences have to do with Timing tab(s).
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    Exhaust Flappers too tight

    Or,. you measuring tool is not accurate?
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    Alpha1 350 raw cooled boils and ticks rapidly after short time on muffs

    In NW Florida, most use open gaskets, since the water (Gulf, River, Bayous ) stay warm compared to other parts of the county, if they have an open cooled system. I don't know of anyone who uses restrictor gaskets, but I live on the Gulf Coast. I got away from open cooled systems. It will be a...
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    Alpha1 350 raw cooled boils and ticks rapidly after short time on muffs

    were riser gaskets open or closed? Motor's photo indicates that you have a sea water cooled motor and no heat exchanger.
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    Bravo 3 Metal Chips on Magnetic Drain Plug

    Ouch....now don't you feel good at finding it before OD became a hand grenade?
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    Bravo 3 Metal Chips on Magnetic Drain Plug

    No rust or contaminated lube? If you have time, pull and examine before next season. But, I fish way offshore and it would be a long pull ride home if it exploded while out 100 miles???
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    Brandnew retro fitted water shutters making tons of noise

    motor in video is not an antifreeze cooled engine. At least, I couldn't see any heat exchanger. If it is not a closed cooling system, the gaskets should allow sea water to pass from exhaust manifold to riser and out exhaust.
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    Anode replace over hydraulic manfold

    With all the other zincs on the motor/od, I don't know if it is really necessary. Perhaps u should ask former owner why they removed it. I have seen several ODs that had and a number that didn't.
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