What Alpha One Model ?

Agoose

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I'm trying to find out what model Alpha One I have?
The year is 1986.
I'm also trying to find out the gear ratio?
Any help would be appreciated.
 

Agoose

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Re: What Alpha One Model ?


I saw an old posting on how to find the gear ratio but I'm not sure on the model?
The original motor was a 5.7 liter.
 

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Re: What Alpha One Model ?

If it's Original,.......You Should have an Alpha 1,... with a 1.5/1 ratio.........
 

Don S

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Re: What Alpha One Model ?

What's the serial number of your drive.
 

Agoose

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Re: What Alpha One Model ?

I think bond-o is right as the numbers are 1 50 B, at least that's what it looks like to me.
The serial number looks like OB415926.
The drive should be vintage 1986.
 

Don S

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Re: What Alpha One Model ?

Yep, it's an Alpha I. Here is a link to the free online manual if you don't have one. With a SN, you can be sure that some previous owner didn't change it to an older drive. It's been done, trust me. ;)
Look at page 3 at this link.

http://www.boatfix.com/merc/Servmanl/6/6covr3.pdf
 

Agoose

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Re: What Alpha One Model ?

Thanks for the link but I couldn't find my outdrive listed.
What does that mean?
The # is OB415926.
 

Don S

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Re: What Alpha One Model ?

It's an Alpha I and it fits in the 1:50:1 range of 0A479507 and Above doesn't it?
The next step up is an Alpha I Gen II, which you don't have.
 

Agoose

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Re: What Alpha One Model ?

I see said the blind man.
Can I figure then that it is the original 1986 outdrive?
 
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