I have a 1989 Larson boat. It has a Mercruiser 5.0LX Alpha 1. I was on a fishing trip and lost all of my engine oil into the bilge. I looked for leaks and it seems like it is the rear main seal. Im considering getting a new motor once I pull this one out. Has anyone had any experience with US...
Managed to remove my prop from my old drive even though it had a prop lock installed. I have a complete new drive on the way and I want to be sure Im not going to abuse it with a bad prop. This has hit bottom a couple times. I have filed it smooth before. Kind of looks partially spun but I...
My Alpha 1 Gen 1 propeller has some special nut on the back. Has a domed plastic cap that I popped off with a screwdriver, then there is this cylinder that is held on by the nut. (makes it so you cant get a tool on it from the side) The nut is not a hex nut. More like a nut that needs a special...
This is a good one. I'm not so sure it is the motor. I think it is in the drive but here goes. I would like your guys opinion on this.
I was out on the lake today using my electric trolling motor and after a couple hours decided to pull up and relocate to the other side of the lake. I started...
Hello all. My first post here. Hoping to get some help. I have a 1989 Mercury Alpha 1 and was on the water the other day and my outdrive got stuck in the up position. I had to use my trolling motor to get back to the dock and on the trailer. I looked in the reservoir and the oil was milky like...
