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  1. ShaneCarroll

    Boat Explodes at the Island!!

    This story happened yesterday at the island I frequent. It was a 33' Sea Ray I believe. Apparently, there was a generator running, and the fumes ignited, sending multiple people to the hospital. I talked to a witness, and apparently the explosion shook the whole island, and was heard from...
  2. ShaneCarroll

    Exhaust Bellows Are a Pain to Replace

    So, I'm about 90% done with the work on my Gen II. I replaced gimbal bearing, u-joints, and working on my last bellow now. The exhaust bellow. Once I can get this on, it's time to put outdrive back on and hopefully take the boat out for the first time in 5 or 6 weeks or so. Now, I attached...
  3. ShaneCarroll

    Those Dang U-Joints!

    Ok, for a first timer, I would have to say that I did a decent job of replacing u-joints. Except for the fact of dropping the bearings out of the caps! I was performing this task on a rock driveway, and as I was hammering the caps on, they popped off, sending those little bearings everywhere...
  4. ShaneCarroll

    Hatton vs. Pacquiaou

    Any boxing fans out there? If so, who do you think will win the fight tomorrow night? I think Hatton probably, his style of leaning in and throwing punches should make Pacquiaou pretty vulnerable.
  5. ShaneCarroll

    Are Trim Limit Senders Really Relevant?

    My Gen II is under construction right now, as many of you know. A couple months ago, I noticed my trim gauge stopped working. No big deal, I thought, to the trained ear, you can hear the audible difference when still trimming and when it has reached its limit. I noticed that one of the wires...
  6. ShaneCarroll

    U-joints Can't Really Be This Easy. . .Can They?

    Ok, so thank you to everyone who has stuck with me during this process, a process I would not be worried about had the previous owner of my boat done any maintenance whatsoever. Anyways, I'll bite my tongue on that subject. My situation is: I have removed my Alpha One Gen II outdrive, in...
  7. ShaneCarroll

    How NOT To Make Friends At A Common Boating Hangout

    For most recreational boaters out there, would it be a fair assumption to say that you go to a spot crowded with 30+ other boats? Down here in Tampa, there is a little island hot spot called Beer Can Island. There are probably 50+ boats on Saturdays and Sundays at this location. The majority...
  8. ShaneCarroll

    NFL Draft - How Did You Rate Your Team?

    For this year's NFL draft, how do you think your team did addressing their issues? I personally am a Bucs fan, and not too happy with the outcome. The new ownership has done nothing but destroy our defense, and improve offense, so now this year we will have no defense whatsoever!! And to top...
  9. ShaneCarroll

    Trouble removing gimbal bearing

    I am having problems removing the gimbal bearing from my Alpha One Gen II outdrive, and was wondering if anyone might have anyone suggestions? I rented the slide hammer and everything, and tried popping it out. Well, everything came out, except that aluminum(?) ring on the outside of the...
  10. ShaneCarroll

    Replacing Gimbal Bearing, Bellows, and U-Joints, anything else?

    Ok, as many of you know, I am in the process of doing some "maintenance" to my 92 Alpha One Gen II. My boat has been decommissioned for about a month, due to me waiting on parts and tools to come in. So, here's the update: I pulled the outdrive off, and just recieved my hinge pin tool, so I...
  11. ShaneCarroll

    MerCruiser 3.0L Power Steering Removal

    I just had a simple question regarding my engine. I have a 1992 MerCruiser 3.0L that came equipped with power steering. Now, every mechanic I have talked with said that that was an option on that year I guess. Well, my power steering has given me nothing but problems, so I wanted to remove...
  12. ShaneCarroll

    Changing Bellows and Gimbal Bearing

    First off, let me say I did look at the service manual, but it wasn't very clear on this process. I took my Alpha I Gen II outdrive off today, in hopes to change the bellows and possibly the gimbal bearing. I notice there are two separate bellows, a small one on the bottom, and then a larger...
  13. ShaneCarroll

    The famous "Power Launch" at the Boat Ramp

    Well, having a fiancee who knows nothing about boating can be quite a fun experience. When we go out, I back the truck 3/4 down the ramp, and explain to her: "All you have to do is go STRAIGHT back, and VERY SLOW!" So on one occasion (mind you it's the Saturday morning rush at the ramp) we...
  14. ShaneCarroll

    Yamaha I/O, good choice?

    I was looking at a secondary boat to purchase today, the only thing that startled me was it said it has a Yamaha I/O engine. I didn't believe it at first, but in one of the pics, the outdrive definitely said Yamaha on it. Are these engines popular, and how hard is it to find replacement parts...
  15. ShaneCarroll

    Alignment tool . . . Universal or Specific Dimensions??

    I will be pulling the Alpha 1 Gen II outdrive off of my boat this weekend, to check gimbal bearing and bellows, I was curious about the alignment tool. Is there a certain size alignment tool I need, or are they pretty much all universal?
  16. ShaneCarroll

    92 MerCruiser 3.0 Noise at WOT when turning to port side

    I have a 92 MerCruiser 3.0L. When idling, everything runs great. When running at or close to WOT, it makes a terrible (possibly grinding) noise when steering to the port side. Someone suggested the gimbal bearing. Any ideas? Also, I wanted to say thanks again to Bond-O and Don S, as they...
  17. ShaneCarroll

    Installing Impeller on 1992 MerCruiser Alpha One Gen 2

    First off, let me say thank you to all of the helpful members of this website. I can't say enough about Don S, and all the help he has given me (starting issues, pulley, etc.) I would consider myself somewhat mechanically inclined, but my problem is as follows: I can idle all day, and the...
  18. ShaneCarroll

    Cannot Find a Pulley Anywhere!!

    I am looking for a replacement pulley for my engine, as the current one is rusted out, and scrubbing the belt. After replacing one belt, I do not want to have to replace them on a monthly basis. The engine is a 1992 Mercruiser 3.0L. I am looking for the main pulley on the engine. It is not...
  19. ShaneCarroll

    Battery Switch Installation

    Two weeks ago, I purchased a 1992 Sea Ray 180 Bowrider. The boat has a single battery configuration, and I would like to put a second battery, as well as a battery switch. I have heard good things about the Perko switch, any other recommendations? Also, what exactly IS a field disconnect on a...
  20. ShaneCarroll

    Grouper Fishing at Egmont Key

    After reading some previous forums on here, I decided I am going to take a fishing trip this Sunday (anyone want to join, feel free.) We are going on and around Egmont Key, hopefully fishing for grouper. I have an old school fish finder, so I can determine depth and whether fish are there or...
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