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    Trim hoses, alpha one

    One of the hoses to the trim cylinders is leaking at the fitting (where the fitting is crimped onto the hose). The hoses I have are covered with stainless mesh. Has anyone replaced these external hoses and where did you obtain them? Is the steel mesh necessary? 1988 model Alpha One.
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    Thanks to all

    I just got back from a day of cruising and just wanted to thank everyone here at the Mercruiser iboats forum who helped me in the last few months with my impeller change and fixing the trim/tilt. This is a great group of people. I try to help when I can and know others here have more...
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    Trim fluid change procedure help

    I have two problems with the tilt/trim on my 1988 Alpha One: 1. Water in hydraulic fluid (its a milk shake) and 2. Very slow up with both tilt and trailer. From reading here on the helpful Forum I have plans to: 1. Change the seals at the ends of the cylinders and 2. Drain, flush, refill and...
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    Alpha I: need to ascertain forward in lower half

    I put in a new water pump and am about to slide the lower half back onto the upper. Which direction (clockwise or counter) should I turn the shift shaft in the front of the lower half to be sure it is in forward? Thanks.
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    Lake Hartwell, SC/12 mile

    The wife and I are planning to tow the boat up to Clemson on May 29 for the weekend. Our son is a student at the University and he and his friends want to ski, wakeboard, etc. Does anybody have any information about the boat launch at 12 mile?
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    NFL Week 7

    There are some good matchups this weekend: Vikings at the Steelers; Falcons at Cowboys; Bears at Bengals; Saints at Dolphins, Cardinals at Giants.
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    Oil Filter lesson learned

    Well, you guys can let me have it, but I had to be towed a few weeks ago because my oil filter rusted through and left me with no oil (well, oil in the bilge:eek:). I put it on new this past spring when I changed the oil in the 3.0. It was the Pure One Purolator: the yellow one with the...
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    Mercruiser Alpha Tilt Manual

    I happened to download the PDF for the Alpha Tilt Manual and have a copy on my hard drive. PM me if you would like a copy emailed to you. I suspect that most of the Mercruiser PDFs are on our computers.
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    tighten starter bolts

    This is a word to the wise which I learned the hard way. Tighten the bolts holding the starter to your block occasionally. Mine loosened a little allowed some vibration to fracture them in the block. After some drilling with a 90 degree drill and Sears broken stud removers and some patience...
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    "Adults only" section

    Thank you, thank you, thank you. For those of you working on your own: go to the Adults Only section above before doing anything else. The information and help you are looking for is 99.9% there. It helps me out continuously and has saved me big $$$$.:D
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    3.0 mercruiser manifold spacer

    Process: Replacing manifold and riser Engine: 3.0 L Mercruiser (carbed) Year: 1988 Problem: Unexpected part Narrative: I received the new manifold, riser gaskets and hardware. During removal of old parts, I find that there is a 1/4" thick iron part (which I will call a spacer) between...
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    Help: electrical

    I need some electrical lighting help: anchor light will not light. The light itself is good: I jump wired it from my Jeep battery to check. The fuse is also good. The problem is low voltage (checked with voltmeter at wire to the light) I only get about 2 volts. Shouldn't I get 12+? Is it...
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