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    Mercruiser Prop Hardware question?

    Howdy, Ok, I know I am old, but did Mercruiser change the hardware on the sterndrive props? I got a new prop with a new hub kit, and the insert is shorter than the "brass" one that came off and the nut keeper is different, the old one was a "star" and the new one has two tabs.... Mercruiser part...
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    Trim Gauge troubleshooting.......

    Howdy, Working on my 1986 Chris Craft Scorpion with a 260HP Alpha One. A few years back, I had the transom done and been using the boat and slowly getting things "back together". So now I am working on the trim gauge. I thought I would ask for some things to check before I dive in. A couple of...
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    1986 Chris Craft gas gauge or sender issue?

    Had an interesting issue come up last time on the water. When we went out for the first time, our gas gauge looked like we had under 1/8th of a tank. So, the next time we went out, I put in 30 gallons of gas ( 60 gallon tank). However the gas gauge reads full. Could this be a bad float in the...
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    Fuel treatment question.....

    Greetings all. Just got my 1986 Chris Craft Scorpion back from the repair shop after having the transom redone. I missed most of the season this year, but they seem to have done a great job, as the boat has no sign of water coming in and it is running like it should. However, our season is...
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    Transom repair done, what type of paint for bilge?

    Looks like my boat is coming back together. Just got back from the fiberglass shop, looks good, but wanted to paint it back to the original black color. I see some paints out there for bilge, but nothing in black. I have done some searches, and some recommend a two part epoxy and other just a...
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    '86 Chris Craft 210 with Alpha one rot repair?

    So, I finally took my boat to a shop to check it for rot, since I have been getting water into the bilge over the last few years. Replaced all the bellows, trim wire seals and everything I could get to without pulling the motor. Our local shops did not seem to want to pull the motor and see...
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    Replacement Tires for dual axle trailer?

    Howdy, I have a 5000lbs boat on a dual axle trailer with 205/75-15 tires. I have lost track of time, and the current tires are Goodyear Marathon dated 2010! So, I guess they are past due, and based on some of the stories, I should get them off. But the new Goodyear's are "sold out" until 2022...
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    Water in Bilge? Where can it come from.......

    Howdy, So, I am trying to get an understanding about water getting in to the bilge on a Alpha one, G1. I know the basics, The plug housing can leak, Water can come in from the the u-joint and shift cable bellows, and not the exhaust bellows. I assume the sender wire seal can allow water in...
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    Shift Cable Issues= Alpha One Gen1

    So, I thought I would start a new thread, since I am second guessing myself. I have 1986 Alpha One, Gen 1, that I replace the water pump in the outdrive and all the bellows, along with the lower shift cable. I have used the manual and the great wealth of information on the forum. But I can't...
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    I screwed up install of lower shift cable?

    Howdy, Finishing up replacing my bellows and installed a new shift cable. Put the outdrive back on, made sure the "shoe" was lined up. When I went to put the drive cable connection on the motor, I pushed it all the way in and it did not lock up the propeller. I must of messed up with the cable...
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    Alpha One Gen 1- Reassembly bellows questions...

    SO, finally got my trim sensors replaced, now it's time to reassemble the rest of the drive. I have watched a few videos, looked over the factory manual, and I think I am ready! I got all Mercruiser original parts, adhesive, and tools on hand, but want to make sure I have the sequence down. Any...
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    Alpha one, Gen 1 trim wire retainer bolts?

    Replacing the trim wire sensors on my 1986 Mercruiser. Got it all apart, and was running the new trim wire sensors. On the wire retainer, I can get the bolt on the bottom easily, but the top one is not wanting to thread in. I have tried it with the bottom loose, tight and in-between, and I can't...
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    I think I found where my drive was leaking oil while in storage....

    Greetings all. My boat was stored in my shop all winter, but I did notice that the cardboard under the drive had a oil stain on it. The boat is a 1986 with an alpha one, gen 1 dive. Did a quick pressure test, and the pressure dropped within a hour. I pulled the case apart, and it looked like the...
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    shift cable question while doing my trim sensors....

    Howdy, Started my project of replacing the trim sensors and wires on my 1986 Alpha One Got the drive off, and getting ready to pull the pivot pins and sensors. I was thinking I that the entire housing comes off once the bellows are unhooked, but then I noticed the shift cable. Do you need to...
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    1986 Alpha One has leaked oil since service....

    Happy New Years! So, I got my boat winterized and water pump replaced last November, and stuck the boat in the shop. When I stored it, I put cardboard down, and lowered the drive for winter storage. When I was walking behind the boat, I noticed a small oil stain on the cardboard. Need to go...
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    Attwood Blower replacement in my '86.....

    Howdy, My original (?) Attwood blower is making some bad noises in my Chris Craft Scorpion. In looking at the specs for mounting, it looks like the Rule 140 & SeaFlo has the same mounting holes as the original. Any advantage between the Rule 140 vs SeaFlo vs the Attwood Turbo 3000? I guess I...
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    First startup of the season......

    So, we finally get the 1986 boat with 260HP Mercruiser out of the indoor storage ( It was winterized). it has been plugged in, both batteries are fully charged. Put the boat in the water and try to start it. It turns over but does not sound like it wants to start. Of course, people are...
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    Slow leak- Trim Line Manifold or trim sensor wires????

    Howdy, I have a 1986 Chris Craft Scorpion with a Alpha One. I had the boat serviced, and had the bellows all checked. I do get a little bit of water inside the bilge, that I have been chasing. Before I tear the engine out, and do the seal around the transom, I wanted to check a few other items...
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    Transom Seal question....... Merc Alpha 1

    So, let me see if I can make a long story short. I have a 1986 Chris Craft 210 with a 5.7 Merc, Alpha One outdrive. Boat has about 900 hours on it. Many years ago, I hit the skag on a rock, and it locked up my lower drive. Had it replaced, and then the upper went. So I bought a new Merc...
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    Alpha one transom plate gasket replacement?

    I have a 1986 Mercruiser with a 260HP motor and alpha one. I am getting a bit of water in the bilge, and can't see where it's coming from. The bellows have all been replaced, and wondering if the transom plate gasket is something that should be changed after a certain time or hours? Boat has...
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