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    Should I replace gas tank

    I am in the middle of having transom and deck replaced in my 1975 19" Fiberform Monterey ski boat. The original 30 gal steel tank was taken out and dipped to galvanized in 1995. Now it's 20 years later and since the floor is out I'm wondering if I should replace it. The fibreglass shop can get a...
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    Trim Limit adjustment issue on 1988 Alpha One

    I have followed the instructions in service manual 6, on page 4A-12 to properly adjust my newly installed Trim Limit switch. I cannot figure out what I am doing wrong. I align the switch with the mark, install it on the gimbal ring while fully down. I trim up until it stops. I have about 1.5...
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    No reverse when adjusting new shift cable

    I followed the instructions in the service manual to adjust my new lower shift cable including returning the stud in the slot of the shift arm back to the bottom. I had no issues adjusting it forward, but I was not able to shift into reverse. I followed the instructions to then adjust the shift...
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    Alpha trim limit/sender wire retainer upgrade

    I helping a friend with his 1988 Alpha drive. We are replacing the trim senders. The drive has the old style retaining clip with 2 screws. We bent an offset 7/16 wrench per achris note in another post to remove the top screw. What a pain. Is it possible to use the new style retainer with only...
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    MC-1 gimbal housing upgrade

    I've scoured the old posts to find this. I recall finding a post here from someone who consolidated all to be learned about gimbal housing and transom plate and engine compatability, but for the life of me cannot find the thread tonight. So I will ask for my situation. While changing the...
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    Force on transom from Sterndrive

    Quick question about force/stress on transom with Merc stern drive. Is there a lot? Since the rear engine mounts are part of the tramsom plate, it seems to me that most of the force from the leg is transferred to the engine and then the front engine mounts that are anchored into hull stringers...
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    Prop or tach problem on 302 to 351w 888 repower (or both)

    I have a 1975 Fiberform 19' fibreglass ski boat. It has an interesting history. Originally, it had a Mercruiser 888 drive (MC-1drive mated to a Ford 302 2bbl block, 188hp, 1.50 gear ratio). When that engine was used up, it was repowered with a 351w with 4bbl Edelbrock 1409 (approx 260hp). That...
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    MC-1 lower unit will not lock into forward gear while separated after water pump replacement

    MC-1 lower unit will not lock into forward gear while separated after water pump replacement I have an old Mercruiser 888 (MC-1) drive. I just completed replacing the entire water pump and base and was getting ready to mate the upper and lower back together. I cannot get the lower to lock into...
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    Water pump gasket/sealant question

    I'm confused about whether to use gasket sealant (perfect seal) or not when replacing my pre-alpha water pump. The Seloc manual I have says to do it and Ed at sterndrives.com (http://www.sterndrives.com/replace_alpha_one_waterpump.html) says to do it. However, Chris's video on YouTube says NOT...
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    Need MC-1 Outdrive tools in Calgary

    I am looking to do my first service of my outdrive, replacing bellows (transom service kit), gimbal ring, impeller, shift cable kit, trim senders, etc. It seems this project is much easier with the following tools: - bellows tool - drive alignment tool (with gimbal installation disks) - gimbal...
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    Vibration issue after engine replacement on MC1 drive to 351W only under throttle

    ​The History: Original setup was 1975 Mercruiser 888 with Ford 302. 888 outdrive leg is good old MC-1. The old engine was high on hours and ready for rebuild or replacement. Boat ran smoothly before old 302 was removed. Sourced a low mileage early-seventies Ford 351W (automatic) from a Ford...
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    Replace original throttle control box on 1975 Merc I/O and move trim control to new control box

    Replace original throttle control box on 1975 Merc I/O and move trim control to new control box I have a 1975 19' Fiberform Monterey skiboat with the original throttle control/remote box. Its got an V8 with MC-1 Mercruiser sterndrive. I actually like the look of it, but it's 40 years old...
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    New boat owner needs advice on Mercruiser MC-1 (pre-alpha) drive from all you experts

    Chris...can you post a link to your YouTube channel. I'd love to see some of your videos. I'm about to post a new thread here on iboats about things I should be aware of/look at on my new MC-1 outdrive. Thanks...
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    Convert doghouse engine cover to sundeck and build new wrap-around bench seat layout

    So I am the proud new owner of a 1975 Fiberform 19' Monterey I/O closed-bow skiboat. She is in excellent condition for her age. She was given to us by a very close family friend for Christmas! 10 years ago, she was gutted and rebuilt with new stringers, foam and deck. A new Ford 351 Windsor...
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