Help with parts

[neilmw]

I have an Alpha One Gen one leg and after a complete rebuild at the end of last season I am looking to install a remote oil reservoir inside the boat, I have aqquired the tubing and mercruiser bottle, what i dont seem to be able to get is the part that attatches to the end of the tube and then screws into the (now oil level check) hole at the top of the drive. I would appreciate any help in tracking one down if anyone knows a shop that will post to the uk, or if someone would be kind enough to send me one, i would obviously cover all cost, I have PayPal & Nochex accounts.<br />Also I have been told that the bottle should be mounted at the same height as where the tube enters the drive? is this correct as i thought it might have to be higher?<br /><br />Thanks in advance

 

[Laddies]

Re: Help with parts

the hose and adapter are available thru merc pasts system have a dealer look them up in the assc. parts book

 

[Bondo]

Re: Help with parts

Also I have been told that the bottle should be mounted at the same height as where the tube enters the drive? is this correct as i thought it might have to be higher?

If that were True,.... The Bottle would have to be mounted in the Bottom of the Bilge.........<br />As a matter of fact,<br />The Bottle Has to be mounted Higher than where it comes through the Transom........<br />Otherwise it Can/Could get Air-Bound.............<br /><br />You could Easily build your own system with locally available parts........<br />With the Exception of the 1 fitting that goes from the(Vent/Fill hole size) 3/8ths" X 16 pitch, to 1/4" Hose Barb........<br /><br />Good Luck...

 

[neilmw]

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Originally posted by Bondo:<br />You could Easily build your own system with locally available parts........<br />With the Exception of the 1 fitting that goes from the(Vent/Fill hole size) 3/8ths" X 16 pitch, to 1/4" Hose Barb........<br /><br />Good Luck... [/QB]

Thats exactley the part iam looking for,

 

[Bondo]

Re: Help with parts

1 could be Made out of a 3/8ths X 16 SSteel Bolt......<br /><br />All it takes is a Lathe........

 

[Don S]

Re: Help with parts

You could actually buy the whole kit from Mercruiser if you wanted, but it lists for about $95. (See picture below)<br />You can also order just the hose barb fitting for less than $6. The part number for the fitting is 22-16739 (#8 in the picture).<br /><br />

 

[qystan]

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I've got the kit. <br /><br />Mounting instructions says transom hole to be about 1 inch above the top edge of the gimbal housing and 8.25 inch to the side of the centre line.<br /><br />Mount reservior to transsom or suitable spot where it may be observed easily and is within limits of hose. Bottom of reservior must be at same level or above drive unit oil vent hole. I read this to mean: no lower than drive vent hole.<br /><br />Hope this helps.

 

[neilmw]

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Any chance someone could point me in the direction of a website where I can look up parts/diagrams etc for this kit?<br />thanks

 

[djvan]

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Am I understanding this right? Will the part that Don has pointed out (#8) screw into the drain/vent hole? <br /><br />DougV>

 

[Bondo]

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You could actually buy the whole kit from Mercruiser if you wanted, but it lists for about $95. (See picture below)<br />You can also order just the hose barb fitting for less than $6. The part number for the fitting is 22-16739 (#8 in the picture).

Neil, All you need is a Mercruiser Parts Dealer who'll ship to Your Side of the Pond...........<br />Don's posted the Part #s you Need..........<br />A Google of Just the Part # turned up 2 Mercruiser Hits on page 2.......<br /> Here's one....... <br /> Here's the other..... <br />Google "Mercruiser",+ You'll be Reading All Day..................

 

[qystan]

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Neil,<br /><br />Is there something specific you are looking for? <br /><br />I have the kit and its still in the box. I can take pictures/measurements of the items for you if that's what you need. Send me yr email to this username @singnet.com.sg<br /><br />Qystan<br />Tan PS

 

[rodbolt]

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Neil.M.W<br /> try tony woodise at shore flyte marine in camden north carolina. you can find him on the web. he is a mercruiser dearler and a brit . he ships stuff back and forth all the time.<br /> I say, its all bloody well

 

[rodbolt]

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neil<br /> one other thing<br /> some of the early kits used a flare fitting similar to a brake line or trim hose line. the fitting is still avalible for that style as well. the part number is a beast to find but I have it written down in one of my manuals. so we also need to know what the hose end you have looks like at the point of attachment to the drive.

 

[Don S]

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That fitting for the flared tube that rodbolt mentiond is part number 22-98278.

 

[neilmw]

Re: Help with parts

Originally posted by djvan:<br /> Am I understanding this right? Will the part that Don has pointed out (#8) screw into the drain/vent hole? <br /><br />DougV>

Yea this is the part, replaces the screw/plug at the top of the drive.

 

[neilmw]

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Originally posted by Qystan:<br /> Neil,<br /><br />Is there something specific you are looking for? <br /><br />I have the kit and its still in the box. I can take pictures/measurements of the items for you if that's what you need. Send me yr email to this username @singnet.com.sg<br /><br />Qystan<br /><br />Tan PS

Cheers Qystan, Have sent u mail.<br />By the look of the diagram posted by Don S I would need parts numbered 1-8 inc. As the skin fitting is missing as well.

 

[qystan]

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Neil,<br /><br />Sorry was out in boat having fun over the long weekend. Fri was a public holiday here. Will get the details for you. <br /><br /><br />Didn't get your mail, hope I didn't delete it by mistake, tough sieving through the pile of spam.<br /><br />qystan

 

[qystan]

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Neil<br /><br />Couldn't post pics. So here's the descriptive form:<br /><br />The kit differs from the pics that Don posted. Essentially done differently.<br /><br />1. Hose is a single assembly with one half a stainless steel braided hose and spliced to a plain rubber hose. The braided hose length is 21 inches long, the rubber half is 36 inches. <br /><br />2. There is no 90 degree fitting that bolts through the transom. A 90 deg cover is provided that goes over this hole. The stainless steel portion of the hose terminates at the inlet to this cover. The bend is on the rubber hose.<br /><br />3. The termination at the end of the stainless steel hose is a 90 degree male fitting. This fitting mates with a brass fitting that screws onto the drive vent plug hole.<br /> <br />Hope this helps.

 

[Don S]

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Qystan<br />You can't post pictures from your computer, they must be on the web someplace, perhaps a photo hosting website where you can upload your pictures so you can get a URL.

 

[neilmw]

Re: Help with parts

Could any one please tell what the part numbers are for items circled in red on the diagram, (courtesy of Don S) Thanks for all your help.<br /><br />