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    Mercruiser Alpha One - Another Shifting Issue

    I know there are a ton of posts on shifting problems, but I can't find one exactly the same as this issue: I have a '87 Mercruiser 260HP with an Alpha One. I recently have had issues with the boat stalling when shifting into neutral. I understand that I need a new lower shift cable and I plan...
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    Who paints Numbers, Make, and Name in L.A.?

    I just registered my boat in California (it was registered in AZ). I need to have the registration numbers sanded and repainted. I would also like to have the Make of the boat repainted, as well as possibly adding a slogan or name to the transom. Does anyone know where I can get something like...
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    Recommended RPMs at WOT - Merc 5.7L

    Trying to find the recommended RPMs for my 1987 Mercruiser 5.7L 260HP with Alpha One at full throttle. I'm right around 4000, but I think I should be a little higher (21' Bowrider). Thanks for the help!
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    Engine stalls when shifting back to neutral

    I have a Mercruiser 5.7L 260HP Alpha One. The boat seems to be running at the proper idle (fully serviced recently), however, when shifting from forward/reverse into nuetral, the idle drops very low for just a split second before coming up again. 50% of the time, the engine will stall. This can...
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    Painting outdrive for cosmetic reasons only!

    I have a 20 year old Alpha One that is dull. The paint is still intact, it's just dull with a white chalky finish. I would like to repaint it while it's being rebuilt. I know there are a ton of posts on this, but they seem to address outdrives that are down to the bare aluminum. Do I need to...
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    Fuel Toggle Switch, Dual Tanks, One Gauge...Help!

    I want to figure out my fuel system. I have two gas tanks on each side. At the helm, there is a 3-position toggle switch. Up is "Port" and down is "Starboard", and the center is either "Off" or "Both", I'm not sure. I have one fuel gauge. It will register when the switch is set to "Port", but...
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    Fuel System - Dual Tanks, Toggle Switch, One Gauge

    Does anyone know where I can find some kind of schematic or diagram to show how this system can be set up? I want to run dual tanks controlled by a toggle switch (for example, up is port, down is starboard). The single gauge would show the selected tank's level. The toggle switch I have has...
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    Need a replacement plastic windshield for boat.

    I have an '87 Eliminator Monaco. The plastic smoke colored windshield/defelector has begun to "crystalize" and crack from the heat. Although it's still functional, it looks crappy. I was wondering if anyone knows where a replacement windshield can be made/purchased? I contacted Eliminator...
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    Water drain hole in Alpha 1 leaking oil!

    I recently purchased a clean '87 Eliminator with a 260 Merc/Alpha One. I now have some oil leaking from the water drain hole by the gear housing. In reading other threads, I can't determine if this is normal or not. Some theads say there is probably a broken seal. Others say its just oil or...
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