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    Which engine will an Alpha One outdrive fit?

    I read about different model years and descriptions/sizes of mercruiser engines, 4.3, 260, 3.0, 350 magnum, etc. A lot say "With an Alpha One outdrive" Does the same outdrive fit all engines? If not, where would one look to find the correct match up?
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    Time to drain the cooling system on....

    ...1987, Mercruiser 260, V8. I have located and opened the drains on each of the two manifolds. Where does one look for any other plugs/petcocks/etc. necessary to drain the block?
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    Hinge Pin Removal

    "72 140hp. We need to remove the Bell Housing from the Gimbal Ring. It does not have cotter pins. Acquired the tool. Any tips, tricks or be sure to's for removing/replacing the Hinge Pins?
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    Re-installing the lower unit

    Mercruiser 165, The lower unit came off the gear housing without any trouble. Replaced the impeller. The lower unit lines up on the way back together but stops about 3/4" before mating up with the other housing. It's got to be the driveshaft not allowing it to go all the way on. We've been...
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    Not your basic overheating problem

    Mercruiser 140 hp. used regularly, maintained VERY well. During an outing, temp gauge rose from its normal 150 degree position to 220 before it was noticed and shut down. The following remedies were preformed one at a time. Both water pumps replaced. Temp. sender and gauge have been...
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