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    Mercruiser Alpha 1 Gen 1 Project

    Yeah, I've gone back and forth, but I think I am going to leave it. I figure if I ever need to venture into the gearcase, I can replace it then. Thanks all for your feedback!
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    Mercruiser Alpha 1 Gen 1 Project

    @achris, I watch your video on the gear preload If I replace the retainer, do I need to be concerned with disturbing the gear? I am thinking not since it should be locked together, correct?
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    Mercruiser Alpha 1 Gen 1 Project

    Doh! Spoke too soon. Well, the second cap produced an oopsie. My fault, not the method. Those are two teeth that broke completely off, no shavings. Is it salvageable or do I try to replace that too? Since folks willingly shave off a few teeth to do this job, I'm guessing leave it and move...
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    Mercruiser Alpha 1 Gen 1 Project

    Thanks Chris! Your method worked, although it's clear the difference between a pro and and amateur. Pro: Removed all caps of the first cross and detached the joint in 6 minutes Me: 90 minutes later, I have 1 cap off. But my drive remains undamaged!
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    Mercruiser Alpha 1 Gen 1 Project

    @achris I watched your video on u-joint removal, very nice! What size socket (the bigger one) did you use to pound the joint into at the start?
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    Mercruiser Alpha 1 Gen 1 Project

    Oh, I think I see. When I try to wiggle the joint there does seem to be a fair amount of play. Here are some pictures: Oh, and @Scott06 , the part according to the Mercury parts diagram says these are Quicksilver 75832T1 (or Sierra 18-2174), but you would recommend going with an automotive...
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    Mercruiser Alpha 1 Gen 1 Project

    Thanks Chris for your videos, I got the drive pulled today. Beyond the symptom of hard clicking when turning (assume that to be the bearings in the cross joint,) is there anything else I can do to verify that replacing the cross joints is the problem? This is the first time I've looked at a...
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    Mercruiser Alpha 1 Gen 1 Project

    Ok, thanks, that is very helpful! Will do!
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    Mercruiser Alpha 1 Gen 1 Project

    Thank you! I'd managed to come across your uni video earlier, I will definitely watch the rest of your videos. Yeah, I am pretty sure I hit the skeg and I did hit on plane so it was a good strike. After that I brought it back in on low rpm. I will definitely start where you suggest, I was...
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    Mercruiser Alpha 1 Gen 1 Project

    Whelp, I got myself an unintended project. Recently bought a used 1985 Rinker with a Mercruiser 140 and Alpha 1 Gen 1. Pretty sure the universal joints are toast (heavy clicking when I turn the steering). To make it spicey, when I was testing out, I managed to tag a rock. The prop was...
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    New Boat Purchase - Stuck Manifold drain plug

    Great tip, thanks!
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    New Boat Purchase - Stuck Manifold drain plug

    Thanks! I was thinking of doing something similar, I know I was going to do the fuel filter and probably impeller. I hadn't thought about the water pump. I am reasonably handy, but not a gear-head by any stretch of the imagination. I've been watching lots of videos this week on maintenance...
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    New Boat Purchase - Stuck Manifold drain plug

    Here is the info on the boat, I wasn't able to get a decent picture of the manifold when I gave it a first visit. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/4025085607542717
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    New Boat Purchase - Stuck Manifold drain plug

    Minnesota, so a big YES on freezing temps, but appears to have stored indoors mostly. My general idea was to hand feel around the manifold for any indications of a crack and have it run for a while and make sure I see no leakage. Of course, its going to be a gamble since I cannot inspect the...
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    New Boat Purchase - Stuck Manifold drain plug

    Ok, thanks! Should I be scrutinizing the manifold a bit more closely for any potential cracks? Would it be visually obvious?
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    New Boat Purchase - Stuck Manifold drain plug

    Hey there, I tried searching for this and couldn't find any particular answer. I plan on buying a 1985 Rinker with a Mercruiser 3.0 140 in really good condition. After looking at the boat, the owner remarked the coolant drain plug on the manifold was stuck and he just left it there. He said...
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