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    Merc Alpha One Gen 1-Gen 2 Compatability Questions

    I have recently stumbled upon a very good deal on a used Merc Alpha One Gen 2 outdrive. Since my current Gen 1 is trash and I have been looking for a replacement I was just wanting to ask the experts what exactly would have to be modified on my current setup to accept the Gen 2 outdrive?? Or is...
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    Fuel shut off ideas!!

    Looking for some ideas on a way to shut off fuel supply from the tank to the fuel pump conveniently and safely, as ive had previous bad experiences with gasoline being left to sit in carbs over a period of time. My idea is when im done with the boat for the week/month, that when im done running...
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    Where's ur spare???

    Just wondering where everyone has there trailer spare wheel mounted, ive been trying to figure out where to mount mine but can't come up with a viable solution. Pics please!!!! Thanks.:)
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    Separating Aluminium and steel??

    Im planning on installing some diamond plate aluminium fill panels on the sides of my 17ft trailer to fill in the gaps infront of and behind the fenders, (as originaly came fitted to the trailer). Ive restored this trailer so it is painted well, but i know that steel and aluminium will react...
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    Merc 3.0l coil wiring??

    Just got my Merc 3.0l up and running but not until after some issues, i received the boat in pieces so had to just figure stuff out as i rebuilt it, i came to start the rebuilt engine, and it would run but only while the starter was being engaged, when i let off the key to run position it would...
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    Alternator application question

    I have a 1990 Mercruiser 3.0L engine. I need an alternator for it as mine has a sheared mount on the housing. I have a chance at (for free), two used alternators but they are from different year model engines, so i was hoping the many 'boating genius' minds on this forum could help me with...
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    3.0L Merc carb questions.

    Finally got around to fitting and starting my fully rebuilt engine in the boat, also rebuilt the carb, (new gasket kit, cleaned out all passages ports etc), engine will attempt to fire but will not run, still just guessing with the ignition timing, (set it static), as need it running to set it...
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    Mercruiser 3.0 cable routing question.

    Im currently rebuilding a Merc 3.0, MY 1990, and have some questions about the routing of the throttle cable. I aquired this boat as an abandoned project and i had to pick up the engine and sterndrive from the garage floor when i picked up the boat so i don't have any visual referance of how the...
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    Mercruiser 3.0 'REBUILD'

    Just thought id throw a few pics up of the engine part of my boat resto, this is an extremely low houred unit, the only thing this boat had from new was neglect, when i got it i decided to pull the head (better safe than sorry, especially on the water!!), as the manifold riser gasket was bad and...
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    Need Glastron Sierra interior pics!!!! (Please)

    I was wondering if anyone could take, or knew where i could find some interior pics of a circa 1990's Glastron sierra 175 or similar. I specifically would like pictures of the rear seat/engine cover assembly and substructure as i am going to have to rebuild the whole setup from scratch but the...
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    Alpha Bell housing question??

    I know this doesn't look very good but do you think this would be alright to use for a season until i get a new one??? It is pretty badly gone but not to the point where the bellows don't seal, and it isn't porous. This was caused by someone who should'nt have ever had a boat, and had no idea...
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    Restored trailer for my Glastron 17' boat

    I recently restored the trailer for my 17' Glastron 175. Since im restoring the boat, http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=281546 i figured the trailer should be done first as i will need to pull it around. I started by removing all the bunks, (which pulled off by hand), and the axle...
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    1990 Glastron 175 'RESTO PROJECT'

    Hi all, here are a few pics of my current project, its a 1990 Glastron Sierra 175, with a 3.0l Mercruiser inboard and Alpha one outdrive. Since i finally got it titled in my name, http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=216977&highlight=glastron, I have already replaced the deck, (as it was...
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    A few questions from a newbee!!

    First off i want to say what a wealth of information this site is, ive been looking for hours on here!! I am in the process, (albeit rather slow), of rebuilding a 1990 Glastron Sierra 175 with a Mercruiser 3.0l and Alpha 1 outdrive. I have replaced the floor and its now time to mount the gimbal...
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    Cylinder water damage, Help!!

    Rebuilding a boat i got which is a 1990 Glastron Sierra 175 with the 3.0l Mercruiser engine in it. The outdrive was shot so it had been sitting in the previous owners yard for a while. It seems that the boat was somewhat neglacted on the maintanence side of things so heres what happened. I...
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