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  1. Eric 3.7LX Alpha 1

    $820.00 for 2-new batteries

    Well not exactly, but wanted to let you guys know my story so you will be cautious if it happens to you. Bought 2-new batteries for the barge this weekend. Used my debit card for payment. His card reading machine was not working, so he swiped it thru again still nada, and then again. Finally I...
  2. Eric 3.7LX Alpha 1

    Water cooled fuel line kit 470?

    Hey guys, Any 470 owners or Mercruiser mechanics have any experience with these kits? Are they worth it or a waste of money? Thanks for a great site, Enjoy it! http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=380235232010 Eric
  3. Eric 3.7LX Alpha 1

    Missing resistance wire to coil: 470

    Hi guys, Converted my 1989 3.7 to a belt driven alternator recently using brackets I crafted myself. In the process I got into the engine wiring and traced everything out. I do not have the resistance wire to the coil it has constant 12v, and the coil is stamped to be used with a ballast...
  4. Eric 3.7LX Alpha 1

    Swapping Mercruiser drives work?

    Hey guys, Posted couple months ago bout my my lower prop shaft seals leaking from wire fishing line getting wrapped on it. Replaced seals but shaft was NG. Had a friend offer a older Mercruiser one drive if it would fit. It has the preload pin and lift ring on the top cover. Put a new impeller...
  5. Eric 3.7LX Alpha 1

    Shift adjuistment off after impeller replacement

    Replaced the impeller in the lower of my 89 alpha 1. Can,t get the shift to engage reverse. Foreward is fine as well as neutral. If I disconnect the remote control shift cable from the shift plate and manually move the lower shift cable I can get everything. Is it possible that the when...
  6. Eric 3.7LX Alpha 1

    To add a Fuel Pressure Gauge?

    Hello all, I have been contemplating adding a fuel pressure gauge just before my carb inlet and separator. It would be nice to know what the pressure is to help in any future problems. Even just a small gauge inline would be adequate. There isn't much talk of a fuel pressure gauge or a marine...
  7. Eric 3.7LX Alpha 1

    Any grease to bushings on trim cylinders?

    Hello all, Have trim cylinders disconnected while replacing water pump in Alpha 1 outdrive. Should any type of grease be applied to the rubber bushings on the trim cylinder ends. Old ones seemed dry, but to me they are asking for some kind of water proof grease when reattached. Thanks, Eric
  8. Eric 3.7LX Alpha 1

    89 Alpha 1 compatible with older lower unit?

    Hello everyone, I have a 1989 3.7LX with a Alpha 1. Last year while trolling with an uncle his wire line got wrapped around the prop shaft and slightly grooved the shaft enough that new seals weep oil. I spoke to a friend who has an older Alpha R outdrive in storage and offered it to me for...
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