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    Alpha one gen 2 drive not going in last 1/4 inch ??

    Hi guys I'm almost done thank God.. but My drive is not going in flush last 1/4 inch .. on bottom of drive it's about flush but top is abiut 1/4-1/2 inch gap ?? I didn't tighten the nuts yet ... I'm thinking the big rubber gasket inside bell housing got tangled up?? I'm also having an issue...
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    CANT GET shift cable back into boat! Stuck..

    It's always something lol Ok no I have an issue with the shift cable ( the while cable ) getting stuck just 6 inches in ? It just hits a wall and stops? It's a bayliner 205 v8 with power steering .. seems like it's getting stuck behind the power steering acuator ? Any tips or tricks ?
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    What's the function of the flat spots on the ujoint bellows ??

    Before I get bashed the Gang members lol You guys closed both my threads so I couldnt even reply.. My question is what purpose do the flat spots play on the ujoint bellow on the alpha one gen 2 ? I mean willthe ujoint fail if there not on the sides ??
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    Is it ok if the flat spots on ujoint bellows are not at sides??

    Hi guys I noticed after I installed the ring that the flat spots on the bellows are at the 10 and 5 o'clock is that fine ?? I really don't want to take the hoses out and ring and order another and wait a week.. or is it necessary?
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    Alpha 1 gen 2 Top bearing pack rough? Grease?

    Hi guys ok I was almost about done and went to a local car dealer mechanic ( only oe that had an inch Lb meter gauge ) We noticed after he over torqued ( 50 lb in ) That the bearings seemed rough / dry? He did spray some brake cleaner or something to clean the nut area to apply some thread...
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    Another issue ! Last boat I'll own lol Rattling noise

    Hi guys issue number 6 I found .. there is a rattle noise like a bad bushing only if I shake the gimbal ring ? I hope That's normal or at least an easy job I'm never owning another boat again lol Here's a video https://youtu.be/aSgD12g3kpA
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    Bellows install issues

    Hi guys ok I'm replacing all hoses and bellows on a alpha one gen 2 .. what's the easiest order ? And also I broke off about half of the oil connector on the transome side .. I have about 1/2inch that's enough if use some adhesive and a metal clamp?
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    Exact fit speedi sleeve for 865492T yoke ?

    Hi guys I'm having a hard time finding a speedi sleeve or any brand for that matter.. my yoke is 865492T . I guess all short yokes for gen 2 are the same size ? 2.25 in x .35-.37 I have the outside clips on mine
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    New Rubber bellows look weird ?? Bad ?

    Hi guys I bought these bellows and they don't look normal to me, they look like there detereating ?? They said it's normal and it's a special inhibitor for microorganism so they don't eat away at the rubber ??? I think there lying to me.. Here is a pic
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    Slight Oil leak from oil seal carrier ?? Normal?

    Hi guys if ain't one Things it's another I Tell ya.. In the process of changing a busted ujoint I see oil coming out from Behind the yoke area that goes into the actual drive .. I believe it's the oil seal carrier ? Or is it normal for little oil to come out of the drive is at certain angle ...
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    UH oh.. I think I broke the ujoint ???

    Hi guys the other day the boat started making a loud helicopter fast thumping noise when turning the wheel.. especially when in idle.. but when going straight you can't hear it.. so I took out the drive and noticed there was water in the ujoint bellows.. gimbal looks good and is smooth But I...
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    Can't find Fuel filter for 2003 bayliner 5.0

    hi guys i looked on google and can't find the cross reference numbers for fuel filter 70573 . That is my fuel filter right? It a 2003 bayliner 205 5.0.. thanks in advance
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    Skeg broken ? Alpha one and bravo same ?

    hi I have a broken skeg ( bottom half ) on a alpha one gen 1 . I found a skeg for a Bravo 1 . Are they they same size ?
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    Does the Fuel line have a washer/gasket?? Leaking !!

    Hi guys i have. Mercruiser 3.0 engine on a 2003 bayliner I'm getting leaking fuel from the fuel line that connects to the Carb.. the brass bolt area . Is it supposed to have gasket ?? It's just metal flare tube against a concave metal ? I don't remember seeing a gasket ?
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    Rebuilt carb now confused lol need help

    hi guys ok I took out my 2 barrel carb off my merceuiser 2003 3.0l and rebuilt it.. pretty easy but I have couple questions and issues The replacement accelerator pump is a little shorter than the original ? And also want help with adjusting the links and rods.. the manual makes no sense .. i...
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    Confused !! 2003 bayliner mercury 3.0l 181 plugs??

    Hi guys I have a 2003 bayliner with the 3.0l 181 cid engine.. what plugs are for it? And what's the timing for it? My flame arrester says 1 degree ATDC ? But I put in my serial number listed on it on google nothing comes up? Also what type of carb does that engine have ?
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    Light white smoke / steam water ?? Normal ?

    Hi guys , I have a 2003 bayliner 3.0 mercury and after 3-4 months of sitting I went to start and run it to clean the carbs with carb cleaner ( I heard doesn't do any good ) but did it anyways .. I've always had hard time running her without hiccups and bogging down .. at low Rpms under 1500...
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    Tilt trim just clicks 2004 bayliner 175

    Hi guys, ok i had an issue with the trim motor last year cleaned the terminals and worked fine.. Months later didnt work but after 20 presses ir worked.. Worked for months.. Now about to sell it and it wont work.. It just clicks from the rear.. Made sure all connections are getting 12-13v. But...
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    Bayliner multiple gauges not working ??

    Hi guys i have a.2003 bayliner with the 3.0 mercury engine and the Rpm gauge dont work, the MPh kinda works goes slowly up to about 25 mph even though im going top speed.. Also volt meter probably bad to always shows 10v ?
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    Bayliner pulls left?

    Hi guys, my 2003 175 bayliner with the 3.0 mercruiser engine and alpha gen 2 drive pulls left on its own.. itll do circles all day lol
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