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    Helping identifying UJoints Mercruiser Alpha One Gen 2

    Hello, First of all ive searched forum but all the links provided by Don S died, Im looking for replacement for my UJoints, according to the Mercruiser catalogue I have "805536A2" looks like permalube Ujoints which are quite expensive but Ive found info that there are also automotive...
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    Question regarding thermostat housing Mercruiser 4.3

    Hi folks, During thermostat replacement Ive cleaned and smoothed the housing surface, this is the picture BEFORE, but after brushing with sandpaper and cleaning it do I have to paint it with PhantomBlack Quicksilver or i can leave the bare metal there? Take care
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    Gasket / seal kit from 2002 and 2012

    Hello folks, i have bought parts online for my Mercruiser Alpha One Gen 2 seal kit for upper and lower unit and on the package date of mfg is 2002 and 2012 , my drive is from 2005 and the question is are these kits are junk or may be okay?! Package is new but the date... is it fine to install...
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    Sand/dirt when drained manifold for thermostat replacement

    Hello folks, Mercruiser 4.3 05’ and alpha gen2. my thermostat stuck opened so i went ahead and replaced it, drained block and manifold and I have found dirt and sand (?) in the manifold while draining, the drain from block was clear and fine . Any ideas why I have sand ? Engine was at the...
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    Changing thermostat on Merc 4.3 and Perfect seal

    Hello, i need to change my thermostat and found information on manual #25 page 6A-23 that: IMPORTANT: Gasket has continuity rivets. Do not coat with Quicksilver Perfect Seal, or Audio Warning Temperature Switch may not work properly. and below there is an instruction : 5. Coat both sides of...
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    Alpha One Gen II rebuilt + new gimbal + Part Number Identification

    Hello, Ive got 2005 Mercruiser 4.3L + Alpha Gen2 drive and this winter I want to drop off my drive for the first time, when my drive will be off I wanted to: - replace my Bellows, -replace Gimbal -replace UJoints -reseal drive + do the Pressure test of my drive to seal this drive because most...
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    Mercruiser 4.3 added 4qts Still below ADD mark

    hello, ive got 2005 4.3 Mercruiser TKS (with Mercarb), The problem is since I own a boat i have got drain plug oil system, changed oil put 4qts and its still below ADD mark... any ideas why? I’ve got proper dipstick according to the catalog... thank You...
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    Reverse gear in a plane

    Hello friend of mine got scared on the shallow water and put gear into reverse while cruising at around 25 to 30 mph , Engine got stalled bad when putting in the neutral Again the engine works and get a shifting everything looks good but what could have happened? Alpha 2
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    Mercruiser 4.3 2005 oil dipstick length S/N and service manual question

    Hello, engine MCM 4.3l 2005 s/n 0w326935 . im looking for proper service manual, which number I need and also I’m looking for proper dipstick length and serial number. ive drained oil via drain plug , put 5qts and it’s still slightly below ADD mark, I think I’ve got wrong dipstick... Thank you...
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