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  1. Tail_Gunner

    Alpha 1 gen 1 worth rebuilding

    I have already ordered a new SEI drive but looking at the old drive i cant help but ask is it worth rebuilding. Popped a rock at about 25 mph one of the rams let go and there is very little damage to a SS prop...the case does not have any hit indcation's the prop took the brunt of it....The leg...
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    Mr log got it..alpha one or replace with gen 2

    87 alpha one 454 combo. As above a log brought it to its death. I will be replacing it with a complete SEI drive the question is can i or should i replace it with a old alpha one or the newer Gen 2. Actually i am assuming it has to be a alpha but since its a complete drive is the gen 2 a...
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    What a crazy world this can be

    :facepalm:
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    Lead Acid Agm hooked up

    I need to step into this. Can I hook them up together to drive a high powered audio amp for sustained power comsuption. Convential lead acid and a high dollar blue top agm
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    2001 4.3 GI PEFS Starter issue

    This is not good i have...wiring makes me short circut so here we go. Starter wont even move so i go here.. http://forums.iboats.com/mercruiser-i-o-inboard-engines-outdrives/how-troubleshooting-your-engines-starting-system-167035.html Now guess what 85 give me constant power switch on or off...
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    Marine starter automoitve solenoid

    Soo can one use a auto solenoid on a marine starter..Or is that taboo..
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    4.3 Gi PEFS

    Simple issue starter ground...The ground is a stud on the back of the block and that stud is stripped next to the block,. I was having a ground issue and have isolated it apparently. But do I have a bigger issue...the stud itself..since I can no longer tighten the ground to the block.....does...
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    Quick gel coat repair

    Ive removed my trim tabs and dont really like the filled hole's. So i am going to take a orbital sand with 60 grit cut down the gel a 1/8 or so and simply respray a few times until the cut is leveled sand and polish....along the way i have a spider crack and may do the same.....cut down to the...
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    Links in the advertising

    Interlux Perfection Two Part Polyurethane Gloss Finish The hyper links that are following me around yes here at iboats...they are leading me to your comptetion the one above was in the main forum Ohh this is a nice feature Ad muted. Undo We'll do our best to show you more relevant ads in the...
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    Why Women Talk More Than Men: Language Protein Uncovered.....

    Why Women Talk More Than Men: Language Protein Uncovered : Human : Science World Report A boring read but go to the comments...the first first comment...compasionate fellow is he not???
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    Question's Answered family tree

    Its long been known my mother"s side of the family has a fondness for wine..little burbon too..:rolleyes: Now i believe or we can settle the debate as to who is actually to blame..or accountable.....Maybe though do they have orange's in Norway...:faint2: Drunk Apes Part of Our Family Tree? ...
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    Russian meteor this is a first

    ???: ????? ??????? ???????? ????????? ?? ????????? :: ???????????? :: Top.rbc.ru Hope you can read russian
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    Bow ladder cuddy

    Well i am looking for a ladder thay folds and lays on the cuddy. This new to me boat is just a bit to big and long to simply hop on and i dont want to swim out to board. I do a lot of beaching and need a solution cant pull her in if it were to catch or ground (stern) its just to heavy to push...
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    Hull cleaner oxalic acid

    Well that video spiked my attention quick cheap and easy. It is as portrayed..5mins later the boat is white again...the hard part was laying down under the boat and spraying it on. However maybe Ondarvr might say something here...this is a bit to easy and cheap...There's always a price...
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    When in doubt the golden rule

    Almost sticky status...:D
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    Volvo Sea water pump

    I have been dealing with a fresh water pump leak for a while now and as usual just ran across the fact that Part 1 is considered the pump and this pump has a bearing on the outside of the shaft that cause's the failure...Is there a actual bearing that pulley it may be replaceable...a bit to cold...
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    Need a Smile drop in

    Maybe marine applicable..maybe not.
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    1987 merc 454 alhpa combo

    Hmm anyone have a service manual for a 1987 454 mag carbed with a alpha drive laying around...:whistle: Closed cooling system of course...:faint2:
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    Well it is boring today soooo

    Blonde wife texts husband on a cold winter morning: "Windows frozen." Husband texts back: "Pour some lukewarm water over it." Wife texts back: "Tried it; now the computer doesn't work at all." __________________ An 80-year old woman was arrested for shoplifting. When she went before the...
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    Advice

    Well gonna due a project boat again with a bit more horse power involved...454 and a bravo 2. Gonna build that motor to about 400 hp but i have no ideal what to look for as potential problem's..Will a bravo 2 handle that much power??? Is a Bravo two a good drive....As to the rest of the...
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