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  1. Franco_boater

    Bellow job question on Alpha 1 Gen 2 for DIY

    Hello dear friends, let me describe the situation. I have boat with Alpha One Gen 2 from 2005, I am the owner since 2017. During the summer (May-September) my boat is in the water all the time, There is no big issues at all with the boat but as a preventive action I was wondering about changing...
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    4.3 longer cranking after sitting few days n when hot

    Hello, I’ve rebuilt my carb 4 years ago and basically I don’t have any issue. However I’ve noticed that after sitting for a few days like 5-7 days without boating it’s hard to start, I set the choke, add 2 full pumps of throttle and it takes some time time to start the engine (I crank for...
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    Window plastic latch replacement

    Hello, I need to buy plastic latch like this, one of mine is broken because of my stupidity…. is there a special rivet maybe? I cannot recognize it and would like to stick to OEM… its Taylor made windows…
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    Water pump water port and bolt thread

    Hello dear friends, New season new problems, During on my V6 water pump replacement I’ve noticed bottom thread is connected to the water port but the upper one is not, something is broken or good to go??? Maybe during unscrewing that bolt something went broken? Thanks...
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    Sierra 18-2619-1 Outdrive Gasket Set

    Hello, is it OK to use Sierra gaskets for the bellhousing? Are they good and reliable? I know boating isnt cheap and if something requires OEM i use oem, just asking about this part. Its easier avaiable here and much more cheaper than Quicksilver/Merc
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    Fogging with 10W30 oil

    Hello I have a question during my winterisation process I forgot my fogging oil and I wanted to do that for the winter. So I’ve poured some 10w30 through the carb now I’m wondering if it was just ok? I’ve just poured throug the bottle directly I didn’t have any spray or Syringe . I put maybe...
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    Replacement of water circulation pump V6 4.3L

    Hello dear all, my water pump in 4.3L V6 is a little noisy I have to replace it because I want to be 100% sure its fine, only OEM 8M0113734 PUMP ASSEMBLY, Water 8503991 or Sierra (18-3599-2) is acceptable also ? What about this item? https://www.ebay.com/itm/164948766690 I dont want to...
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    Rope caught in Prop!

    Hello everybody, I hope Ive posted in good section. So far the season was pretty good but today during leaving our parking/docking spot in marina we have caught rope in prop, it was in neutral or forward idle detend only. The engine dies/stalled I didnt realised what happened, started again and...
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    Tips for removing intake manifold V6 4.3

    Hello my friends I think I have leak at the front of the intake manifold from the silicon bead, i need to replace the gaskets. Any tips when removing the intake mani? Engine @ TDC? how to set it? Any tips when removing ignition coil? Thanks !!
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    Long cranking after sitting 1-2 weeks Mercruiser 4.3

    Hello, I have got Mercruiser 4.3L with 2BBL Carb, now its almost the end of the season and due to weather we have 1.5-2 weeks brake with boating. The carb was rebuilt 2 years ago my starting procedure is 2 full throttles and starting the engine after this 2 weeks brake when starting I had to...
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    Noisy alternator bearing when warm

    Hello, i have got Mercruiser 4.3 2005 and noticed when warm engine my alternator is squeaking. Can I replace by myself the bearing? I think it’s delco alternator. There is front and the rear bearing which is more difficult to reach. Should I replace the front one or the rear is also prone...
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    Lost trim gauge and water temp indications

    Hello I wanted to put my boat into the water after winter. Boat runs great with new impeller and exhaust gaskets BUT… Trim gauge doesn’t work and water temp… Before winterisation everything was fine… How to check if the sensor is ok or check the signal to the gauges ?? Thank You for help When I...
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    4.3 V6 leaks wet oil sump

    Hello friends, I’ve noticed the oil pan is wet in oil, do You know the common places for leaks? I think it might be front seal and from the oil drain hose?? Is it possible to remove that leaks on the boat? I’m don’t have any major leaks I think it’s only wet But I like when things are as it...
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    Engine alignment issue little marks on the side

    Hello I’m trying to align my engine I have more visible marks at the bottom than at the top so I have to raise the engine a little right? Tool slides in easily but a little fires when out. But I’ve noticed that marks at 2-3 o clock are less visible than at the 8-9 o clock I was trying to turn...
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    Swap from 3 Blade prop 19P to 4 blade prop

    Hello, in Mercruiser section I’ve found discussion about running engine lean when swap from 3blade to 4 blade prop . So here’s my question Now I am using 3 blade 19P black diamond in alpha one gen 2, got 4 blade 19P Nemesis in good price, can I expect better hole shot and handling??
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    How to turn V6 engine by hand

    Hello I have 4.3 V6, can anyone tell me how to turn the engine by hand? I read using 27mm socket is dangerous, but why? In any car its ok to turn the crank by hand. Looking forward for advice Best regards
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    Gimbal ring screws retorque

    Hello, I want to ask You question about retorque gimball screws, Should I loosen the screw and nut and after that reqtorque again? Ive tried 50ftlbs then 55ftlbs and the wrench clicked but still ive got some play on the ring. So maybe the torque value is cheated because of all the crud on the...
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    Gasket under Anode A1Gen2

    Hello boaters, I have a question, Ive got 2005 Alpha One Gen 2 and every year I remove anodes and clean them, now Ive noticed gasket under the anode but i dont have it. Do I need it? Whats for??
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    Manfiold and elbow gasket replacement / torque and bolt question

    Hello boaters, During the winter I have inspected and repainted my manifolds + elbows. It looks fine, my question is, after torquening the bolts should i re-torque them after 1st boating? I cannot find this info and also I cannot find torque values for manifold and elbows.. I have also new...
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    Bellows inspection check what do You think

    Hello Before every season I’m inspecting my bellows, after last season I’ve found something like that; is this groove normal ? I’m also missing clip on the cable bellow because it was rusted (Last pic) Can i use regular zip tie? My boat is in the water during the summer Ciao
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