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    Shift Interrupter Switch DIY Repair...

    In case your original style shift interrupter switch goes bad, I came up with a $3.00 repair that could potentially get you back on the water while debating whether or not you want to spend $160 on a new style plate/switch assembly and waiting for it to arrive. For me the failure of the switch...
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    Swapping Alpha One Gen 1 with Alpha One Gen 2 Gimbal Plate...

    Hi Everyone, Does anyone know if the Mercruiser Gimbal plate (42259-C) with the 4 bolt exhaust mounts can be swapped out with the (43880-C2) plate with the 5 bolt exhaust pattern (see pics)? If it can, are there any special considerations for doing so? Thanks for any info! -TVB
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    1987 Sea Ray Sorrento Bow Rider Rebuild Project...

    So I bought her 11 years ago, and because it was obvious that she had been somewhat neglected by her previous owners I immediately went through an overhaul process on the outdrive and engine components. I also wound up painting over the old red gelcoat due to significant wear. Two years after...
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    Speedi-Sleeve oil seal groove on drive shaft?

    Guys, On an Alpha One, has anyone speedi-sleeved the upper portion of the drive shaft just below the o-ring groove where the lower seal rides? I installed a new double-lipped seal this past May and, after separating the two halves yesterday I noticed that the bottom-most lip on that seal had...
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    Alpha I gear oil leak when tilted [SOLVED]...

    Hey Guys, I put the ol' Sea Ray on the muffs this afternoon to warm her up before hitting the water after a long week of work. Everything goes without a hitch until I shut her off and raise the outdrive for trailering. 2 minutes later I see a quarter-sized spot of gear lube coming from the...
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    Rochester Q-Jet 17080561 bogs only at top end?

    OK, so I've pretty much been through this boat from top to bottom. The only issue I've got left is some bogging at the top end of the throttle. The 5.7l 260 MCM starts on a dime, purrs at idle, and jumps out of the hole, but above 80% throttle she falters - no backfire, and doesn't die, just...
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    Y-Pipe bolt pattern mystery...

    Sooooooooo, I've been systematically dismantling my boat because it's a 21 foot, '87 Sea Ray Sorrento and I have NO idea what kind of maintenance had been performed. So far things have turned out OK considering the age, thanks in large part to the fact that she has been fed only fresh water...
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    Lower Shift Shaft Bushing trick...

    Hey guys, I got a new Shift Shaft Bushing for the lower unit but neglected to get the removal tool. Doh! :facepalm: No problemo, I discovered that a carefully placed and controlled Disc Brake Piston tool (from the local auto parts store) worked just as well! Note that this is a freshwater...
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    Water Pump Gaskets - Alpha One

    Hey Guys, I removed the water pump housing last night and noticed that the bottom gasket was previously dressed with some sort of gasket dressing (Perfect Seal, Hylomar, etc.). My 1st question: Is this a recommended or standard operating procedure? Also, in the water pump kit there was a...
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    Upper driven gear bearings...

    Guys, Can somebody come up with the part numbers for the upper driven gear bearings I need? The small one seats in the top-cap and the large one seats in the housing. The gear ratio stamped on the sticker is 1.50 and the serial number on the housing is OB590959. I'm getting thoroughly...
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    Where can I find these parts!?!?

    Can somebody tell me the part numbers for A,B, and C below!? I will be eternally grateful! TVB
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    Gimbal Swivel Pin Bearing...

    Hey Guys, Any idea where I can find the swivel pin bearing that sits in the bottom of the gimbal ring? This happens to be a needle bearing contraption... Thanks, Tom VB
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    Replacing Teak...

    Hi Folks, I've recently bought a 1987 Sea Ray Sorrento and have been systematically going through her various cosmetic components to do as much restoration as possible without having to pay professionals big $ to do the work. You know the gig... Currently, my focus is on the few pieces of teak...
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