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  1. rainman1999

    Can a alpha one gen 2 be replaced with a gen one?

    I have a gen 2 on my boat and have a chance to pick up a gen 1 really cheap. can they be swapped out if I need to?
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    alpha one question

    What is the difference between generation one and two? I have a 1999 and I can pick up an older model outdrive real cheap as a back up, but it may be a generation one. Can I run it?
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    Can I get my money back?

    This is a long, ongoing problem, ever since I bought this boat. It is a beautiful boat, clean and well kept, only 10 years old. A 1999 Stingray 240cs with a 5.7 L mercruiser EFI, Alpha-one which I bought in the off season after hearing it run on muffs only. I did the simple stuff, drained the...
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    Iboats rankings for members.

    Who places the ranks on members, and how does one get promoted? For example, "cadet" is a newbie, i think, and "moderators" are longtime members? Does it go by posts count?
  5. rainman1999

    Price to change a lower shift cable?

    I,m not confident enough to pull my drive off yet and was wondering what a fair price is to change the shift cable in a alpha 1 gen. 2 mercruiser. 2 hours labor plus parts?
  6. rainman1999

    how do I clean my fuel injectors?

    I recently posted about low wot rpms and slow top end speed and since have changed my spark plugs, distributer cap, and water separator fuel filter. I just got my computer back,or I would have updated sooner, I really appreciate all the input. I have my RPMS right where they should be now but...
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    1st run with my new (to me) boat was depressing

    Well,my worst fear is happening:( I took my boat out for a test drive and I have mechanical issues,which is not my strong point) This is my situation; I have a 1999 240 cs Stingray with a 5.7L merc. alpha-one. I bought it used in October and fired it up on muffs to check that it ran. Yesterday...
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    just bought a 1999 stingray 240cs

    boat got damaged in storage last winter, great price, I had to buy it. Now I have to replace the windshield and bow rail. no big deal, but I need some input on repairing minor fiberglass damage.
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