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    Prop barrel slightly smaller than the gearcase

    I got the Ventilation/Exhaust Ring 360626, and after making some modifications, I fitted it snugly on the gearcase. The gap left it's about 1/16 (way better than my AL prop) Tested it in the lake. I love the prop, great hole shot, speed (40 mph - could have been better if the lake wasn't...
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    Switching mercruiser throttle controls

    Got the controls, and it all indicates the only change needed is the trim wires connector. Unlike the old box, the newer one has a 4-pin male square connector near the throttle box, which is useful, as one can remove the box without pulling the cables from the engine compartment.
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    Prop barrel slightly smaller than the gearcase

    It appears the part number 350626 might work; it's a weed ring (exhaust ring) for Renegade Bass props on Evinrude V6 (which seems to share the same diameter as the Alpha One gearcase). Only 15 bucks, so I ordered one to see if it fits.
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    Prop barrel slightly smaller than the gearcase

    That's some McGiver Sh@t haha. I'll keep searching for a gearcase-mounted ring (aka weed ring), if I can't find any....I'll give this idea a shot. I don't want to keep the prop if it affects min-acceptable performance.
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    Prop barrel slightly smaller than the gearcase

    To clarify, my aluminum prop is 4-3/8 inches at the base (milled barrel), otherwise it is approximately 4-9/16 inches.
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    Prop barrel slightly smaller than the gearcase

    More details here. The SS prop is exactly 4" at the barrel base. The aluminum I've been running is 4-3/8. I haven't found a ring (gearcase-mounted) compatible with Alpha One. Starting to guess they don't exist. This one is for Mercury Outboards Part Number: 8M0214998, but it won't work for...
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    Prop barrel slightly smaller than the gearcase

    Thank you, this def a great suggestion. They seem available for alpha one too. And I'm only dissing the unsolicited legal counselling.
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    Prop barrel slightly smaller than the gearcase

    Yes. Nut wasn't installed when I took the pic. When fully installed, it looks just like the other prop.
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    Prop barrel slightly smaller than the gearcase

    Lol...did I ask anyone here to take responsibility?
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    Switching mercruiser throttle controls

    I took it apart a couple of years ago and greased everything up. But some mechanisms are already worn.
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    Prop barrel slightly smaller than the gearcase

    Motor in my signature. 3.0. Alpha one gen one gearcase 4 3/4 I thought of that but the prop barrel goes all the way in. If one looks through the prop exhaust cavities, I cannot see even light. So I doubt gases will take that path. I guess I'll have to give it a try in the water or unning the...
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    Switching mercruiser throttle controls

    Perfect. Then I'll pull the trigger. My old control's buttons are getting stubborn.
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    Prop is making thumping / clicking noises when hand rotated (video)

    My lower unit used to do that, but after adjusting the shift cable at the engine, it went away.
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    Prop barrel slightly smaller than the gearcase

    Hey there, My 4-blade Aluminum prop got a hit and bent the tip of one of the blades (nothing serious). I got this SS prop from a friend with similar specs, but the barrel is slightly smaller than the Aluminum propeller at the base; 3/8~1/2 inch less in total diameter. Everything fits...
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    Switching mercruiser throttle controls

    I didn't. I haven't seen the control in person. Is the black circle with the Merc logo a button? I've seen a few videos where it's referred to as the cover to the nut that holds the handle in place.
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