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    tube tow rope (bungee style)

    tube tow rope (bungee style) Has anybody used these? I looked at them last year and passed on them. I am looking again, if they do what they say they do it seems like they could be fun.<br /><br />DougV>
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    wax?

    What does anybody think of this?<br /><br /> http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2435620877&category=26444 <br /><br />I hope it's clickable as I'm not so good with the computer stuff.<br /><br />DougV>
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    gimbal seal

    Is the purpose of the seal in front of (engine side) the gimbal bearing intended to minimize water flow into the boat, in case of a major u-joint bellows failure? If not it would seem that you would be better off without it, as a slow leaking bellows would keep the area around the u-joint full...
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    pressure testing outdrive

    OK It's been a long and costly month. I'm about ready to tear my hair out. I have replaced my lower, resealed my upper, replaced gimble bearing, and now am replacing bellows and possibly an exhaust flapper. I have my outdrive off again and hanging on a cherry picker. I made a pressure tester...
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    oudrive oil reservoir

    Has anyone had any experience with an aftermarket oil reservoir? I am looking at some on e-bay for 39.99 plus shipping. Is there still pressure on the system?(I mean is there a cap that has a one way check in it or something?) I considered making my own system but was unsure about using a vented...
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    mercruis 140 alpha 1 mystery part in exhaust

    I found this part in my exhaust wedged up against the exhaust ports that exit the lower ports at the bottom of the transom/gimble ring. Is this something anybody recognizes or is it something that fell in when torn down previously? 1986 Mercruiser 140 hp, Alpha one, gen 1, raw water cooled. Any...
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    pressure test outdrive

    Can I pressure test outdrive with oil in it?<br /><br />Mercruiser alpha one generation one 1986.<br /><br />Thanks DougV>
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    uper housing bearing retaining nut

    I've searched this subject with no results. Maybe I'm using the wrong wording. I have a manual. I am working on an alpha one gen1. How do I properly torque the bearing retaining nut? My manual says torque to 200 ft lbs. But I am using an offset wrench, won't that multiply the torque? The...
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    alpha one housing value

    I have a used alpha one housing, I am going to sell. I was wondering what it might be worth? Does anybody know how to identify it for sure, I mean to tell if it is genuine mercruiser or aftermarket. I know it is an alpha one generation 1. Is there a part number stamped on it somewhere? It is in...
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    alpha one housing value

    I have a used alpha one housing, I am going to sell. I was wondering what it might be worth? Does anybody know how to identify it for sure, I mean to tell if it is genuine mercruiser or aftermarket. I know it is an alpha one generation 1. Is there a part number stamped on it somewhere? It is in...
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    sacrificial anodes

    Can you clean these or not. Maybe using acid, dics grinder or sandpaper?<br /><br />DougV>
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    replacing lower unit

    Unfortunatly I have to either replace my lower or get it rebuilt. The damages to rebuild add up to nearly the cost of buying a rebuilt with a warranty. Does anybody have experience with aftermarket models? Any input would be a great help. Dealing with a mercruiser alpha one 140 hp. 1986.<br...
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    mercruiser special tools

    Where can I buy them? Gimble alignment, etc.
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    Mercruiser lower unit seals

    I've got an alpha one outdrive that is taking on some water. (water in gear oil) I will try new gaskets on the drain/vent plugs. I was wondering if somebody can tell me if I can replace the back to back seals behind the propeller without getting into the lower unit any deeper than that. <br...
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