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  1. theorifice

    Alpha 1(MR) goes forward in reverse

    Just to follow up, I also had this issue with the exact same symptoms. One of the square headed screws had backed out. Seems like a pretty fragile design! Getting into forward, the lower shift cable and bottoms out on the linkage so the lower shift cable is pushed into forward. Once in...
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    MerCruiser MCM 165 Trim Sender Wire

    I always thought it would be straightforward to splice in new senders to the existing wires so you wouldn't have to re-route through the transom. Why wouldn't this work?
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    Alpha One Gen 1 Shifter Operation and Cable Movement

    Wouldn't the hole furthest from the arm be the longest travel? I'd love to find a manual for this controller but haven't had any luck. The shifter cables are the cables are the outer ones. Which hole give larger travel?
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    Alpha One Gen 1 Shifter Operation and Cable Movement

    I measured the output on the other end of the control and at the idle positions, it's just at 2 7/8 (or a little under) which I think is the lowest end of the specification (3" +/- 1/8" according to achris). For this control, is there any adjustment that could increase the travel of the shift...
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    Alpha One Gen 1 Shifter Operation and Cable Movement

    Yea. They both have the same behavior
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    Alpha One Gen 1 Shifter Operation and Cable Movement

    On a Carver Santego 30 (1988) with dual controls connected to a pair of Alpha One Gen 1 drives (5.7) Three seasons ago, I changed the lower shift cables (they were closed to being seized up!) and after adjustment, all of the lower shift cable operations and measurements were in spec. In the...
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    Where is the idle mix adjustment on this carb on a 5.7 350 with Thunderbolt IV?

    I looked around but not seeing an obvious location for the idle mix adjustment screw. What should I be looking for? I can't tell what kind of carb I have.
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    Very difficult to shift into Neutral

    I have a similar problem right now with both engines. Often times, I can only apply the requisite force by shifting past the neutral position on the control. Once in a while, I'll get a smooth shift to neutral but it's rare. Recently - have adjusted shift interrupt (cutoff) switch to the...
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    Power Steering Cooler Replacement - Access

    Ah yes - those. They kind of go around the block. There's a line that goes over the block that was "decommissioned" it seems. The previous owner (or even before) added a new line without taking the old one out. Actually there are LOTS of instances of this for all of the control cables in the boat.
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    Power Steering Cooler Replacement - Access

    I'm not sure I'd be able to hoist out the generator while on the water. I don't think I'll have the option to pull the boat out at this point. Even removing the manifold is going to be tricky with the limited access :( I'm going to take a closer look at the parts of the generator that could be...
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    Power Steering Cooler Replacement - Access

    Do you mean the red hose? That's the water feed for the generator's closed cooling system.
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    Power Steering Cooler Replacement - Access

    I have a fairly severe power steering leak when engine is running (system under pressure). I haven't looked at exact leak location yet but all signs point to the cooler or hose attachments to cooler. Access to the cooler looks extraordinarily tight. I don't think I can replace it in the current...
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    Alpha 1 Gen 1 oil fill hose

    I have the same setup on a 1987 Carver Santego. Dual Sterndrive. Was never quite clear if was necessary to drain and replace the reservoir for a gear oil change. As far as I can tell, it never even gets used up.
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    Missing Anchor Bail

    It seems our anchor bail is missing. I can see the remnants of one on the port side. It looks to be mounted directly to the bow deck. I have not been able to find a suitable replacement through any online window shopping. Any suggestions? What risks should I be aware of for running without...
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    '88 Mercruiser 5.7L Alpha One - Shifts into gear, but no Neutral

    How did you make it weaker?'
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    Replacement for Raritan CH50CW

    It looks like my Raritan Crown head has had the elbow the connects freshwater to the top of the bowl replaced. The replacement does not have a siphon inlet and I am unable to hook up the treatment tank. The replacement part is CH50CW and is ~75$ with shipping. I'm having a hard time...
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    How much power steering fluid does the system take (dual 5.7 Alpha 1 Gen 1)

    Whoops - I missed the original "took about 1 quart". Thanks
  18. theorifice

    How much power steering fluid does the system take (dual 5.7 Alpha 1 Gen 1)

    Thanks all - I'm fairly certain I have a leak now. How much fluid does the system hold?
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    How much power steering fluid does the system take (dual 5.7 Alpha 1 Gen 1)

    How much power steering fluid does the system take (dual 5.7 Alpha 1 Gen 1)? I probably have a leak as I just filled up and bled last week and I was barely under low or maybe not bleeding properly.
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    Very hard to steer towards starboard while underway

    We have a dual 5.7 Alpha 1 Gen 1 sterndrive boat. Took the boat out today and once underway at cruising speed (~2000 RPM) I found I could not turn the steering to starboard. I immediately got into neutral and found that steering returned. I found that only steering to starboard was affected...
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