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    Alpha 1 Gen 2 proper dog engagement noise.

    She's a I-4
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    Alpha 1 Gen 2 proper dog engagement noise.

    I had actually thought I was putting it into gear rather quickly. At least I made a conscious effort to try to move the lever fast. I'll check to see if there is any resistance to the cable's movement causing it to not be put into gear as fast as it should. I goofed when removing the lower...
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    Alpha 1 Gen 2 proper dog engagement noise.

    On muffs, at idle, no prop installed. No history of the boat as I bought it used with a bad outdrive. Outdrive has been overhauled. Lower gears looked great. only the carrier bearing was bad. Replaced it along with the carriers needle bearing and resealed. Upper gears were wiped. When...
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    Alternative to drilling your alignment tool to install gimbal bearings

    Had this same thought the other day when I was out walking then I saw your post yesterday. The best thing about this was, I had the pipe on the shelf. Ten minutes to cut the pipe and square the end with a file and four minutes to install the bearing. I used a hammer to drive it home. It took...
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    Fuel Injector Question

    Injector cap remains could be on an Intake valve. Compression and leakdown tests are in order.
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    MERCURY MERCRUISER MARINE 8.1L 496 Injector missing Pintel cap

    Is the hole in the port large enough for the cap to pass into the intake manifold? I would suspect it would be.
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    MERCURY MERCRUISER MARINE 8.1L 496 Injector missing Pintel cap

    I've seen it happen in the automotive field. They split and eventually fall off.
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    Alignment Tool

    #1 is the seal installer. #2 is the gimbal bearing installer. The bolt through it goes through a hole that is drilled in the alignment shaft; usually something the purchaser has to drill themselves. #3 I cant see well enough to comment on other than I personally would be ot buy a two piece...
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    Alignment Tool

    https://www.ebay.com/itm/281799975934?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=TxMV-OrPQmK&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=MKMthd8PSnS&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
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    What age of i/o style boat should I not consider buying?

    Facebook marketplace has a bunch of listings. As always, condition condition condition.
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    Alignment Tool

    sb Should be.
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    What age of i/o style boat should I not consider buying?

    The 1995 Sea Ray 175's were built with no structual wood. That is an 18'-2" boat. Glass dog house with jump seats. I would think you would be safe with a 96?97 and up 175/180 with the 4.3L. The 185/195 series 'should' be similar in construction.
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    Sewing thread recommendations for a class 15 machine

    Update. I returned the Sunbrella I bought off Amazon. I was able to get 5 - 2.38 yard remnants of the same material off Ebay for $70.95 shipped. 64 inch width 80 inches in length, 11.9 yards total. Should be more than enough for the bimini, cockpit and bow covers.
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    Clanking/rattling sound after prop change

    The idle circuit is in play from idle to somewhere around 1,500 rpm's. Not sure on the exact rpm but should be close enough for your question.
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    Alpha 1 Gen 2 Gimble Bearing Grease Nipple

    The one in my A1G2 had a sealed bearing and a grease nipple. Just because the zerk is present doesn't preclude people from installing a sealed bearing and leaving the fitting installed.
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    Spindle pitting or discoloration?

    1 mm slop between inner portion of the (each) bearing and the spindle? That's quite a bit. .039 thou to be exact. Did you measure it?
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    Sewing thread recommendations for a class 15 machine

    Also, from the link you gave, trivantage is under the Glen Raven and mills umbrella.
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    Sewing thread recommendations for a class 15 machine

    Good information as always Scott. Now to find Burgundy acrylic fabric in a house brand so I can make replacement color matching bow and canopy covers.
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    Sewing thread recommendations for a class 15 machine

    Basting tape is already on the list.
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    Sewing thread recommendations for a class 15 machine

    $17 a yard for Sunbrella marine? That's cheap. It retails for $37.95 a yard.
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