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    Throttle sticking

    Hi there, hoping someone could guide me in troubleshooting the issue with '93 4.3 LX Alpha 1 Gen 2 The boat has been running fine all season. When I took it out on the weekend the boat shifted into gear (forward and reverse) without any problems. However, while in forward gear, the throttle was...
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    Correct fuel:water ratio?

    Hello, Sorry, that was admittedly just click bait :blue:. But what I don't understand is why there is so much water in the fuel. I have finished winterizing my boat. The attached pic is the contents of my water/fuel separator filter, dumped into a pasta sauce jar. The boat has been running...
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    Engine bogs down when trying to get on plane for first time

    1994 Mercruiser 4.3LX Serial# 0D843414 Hello, I was hoping that you guys could help me troubleshoot the problem. It seems that my engine bogs down at WOT when attempting to get on plane for the first ride of the day. The engine does not stall, but drastically drops the RMP for about 2 seconds...
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    Anode replacement on Alpha 1 Gen 2

    Hello, ​Could you guys please help me figure out the replacement of anodes on my outdrive. ​I have ordered a Quicksilver anode kit that includes the trim cylinder anodes and a prop shaft anode (seal carrier anode?). At a closer look at my outdrive, it is missing both and I don't understand if...
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    Could this be the source of my leak?

    I have included a picture from taken from a distance. The crack is well below the water line. I don't know if this would make any sense, but I would like to figure out a way to inject water under high pressure into the hole inside the engine compartment that the water is flowing through (with...
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    Could this be the source of my leak?

    Hello, I am looking for help in figuring out the source of a leak on my '93 fibreglass bowrider. As I launched today I noticed that there is a small stream that is coming from a small hole (drain hole maybe?) that is located on the port side of my engine compartment. This hole is into the...
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    Overheating after water pump service

    Hello, ​I have just replaced my water pump housing and impeller with an OEM kit (Alpha 1 Gen 2) for my very first time. I was pretty confident that I followed the instructions very well. The only thing that I have done slightly differently is use liquid gasket sealer on the gaskets of the...
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    Bellows adhesive and exhaust bellows question

    Hello again, I wanted to clarify that bellows adhesive is NOT required for the exhaust bellows even though the Merc manual states to use it. I don't believe that mine were glued down when I removed them. Also, the manual states to apply the adhesive and wait 10 minutes prior to joining parts...
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    Losing pressure with a pressure test

    Good morning, I have performed a pressure test with a home-made tester after changing the water pump on my alpha one gen 2. Pressure dropped from 15psi to 12.5 psi in a 4 hour time-frame. I cannot hear any air escaping from the outside of the gear case. My home made tool connects to the case...
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    Please confirm orientation of a permaseal gimbal bearing

    Hello, I am replacing my gimbal bearing with a permaseal bearing that was included in the transom kit. Since it does not have a grease channel I wanted to make sure that I am installing it correctly. I believe that the correct way is with the punch hole out and at 10 o'clock. Could you please...
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    I think I broke the oil carrier seal

    While attempting to remove the oil carrier seal underneath the water pump I have tore one of the holes open with a screwdriver. I was only able to move the seal up maybe 1mm if that... Now the screwdriver just slips out. Can I drill another hole for leverage? Or is there a better way of doing...
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    No seal on the water pump???

    Hello again, I have finally decided to service my Alpha one Gen II water pump after 3 years of owner ship of my 1993 boat (I know, I am slapping myself on the wrist right now). The oil looks ok, there were just a few specks of something on the lower screw magnet but I don't think it was...
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    Advice on bottom paint - first time

    Hello, I have a 18.5' fibreglass bowrider that I usually trailer, but this year I would like to get a slip at a local marina (freshwater in Lake Ontario). The boat is a '93 and I have only had her for 4 years but it does not look like it has ever been left in the water. The hull is fairly clean...
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    Use degreaser to clean up yoke and u-joints?

    Yet another question... I appreciate everyone's help thus far. My outdrive has become quite dirty during storage in my garage over the Canadian winter months. The yoke and the u-joints are now lightly covered with a mixture of regular dust and fine saw-dust. I was thinking of using an engine...
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    Length of water intake hose

    Hello, ​I have another question regarding the transom service on my Gen II. According to sterndrives.com the length of the water intake hose must be cut to exactly 13" or the hose will kink preventing any water flow. The hose that was included with my OEM kit is approx. 14" and the...
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    Gimbal bearing grease channel and grease seal

    Alpha one Gen II Hello, ​I am doing some work on the transom this spring which includes all new bellows, shift cable, trim sender and limit switches and a new bearing. I am using all OEM parts. My gimbal bearing came as a part of a Quicksilver transom package. However, the bearing does...
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    Opinions on aftermarket tools?

    Hello, What are your thoughts on using aftermarket tools instead of genuine Mercruiser or Quicksilver brand tools. I'm talking about the engine alignment tools, gimbal bearing puller, etc. Have a nice day!
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    Possibly water in gas tank due to stupidity

    Hello, When I winterized my boat I accidentally left the gas tank cap open for a couple of weeks while the boat was still outside. During that time we had some snow and rain, and water probably got in. I have no idea how much water could have gotten it, but I’m sure that some did. Can anyone...
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    HELP! Trim UP not working but TRAILER does!

    Please help!!! After purging all the milky oil from my trim pump on an Alpha 1 Gen 2 following the air bleeding instructions in the Merc manual my trim UP button is not working at all but I am able to raise the drive with the trailer button. Prior to me messing with it the trim up worked just...
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    Purging trim fluid from the system

    Hello all, I am attempting to purge all of the trim fluid from my trim system on an Alpha 1 Gen 2 because of the milky oil (water got in from the top of the reservoir, the system is working fine). So far I have taken off and cleaned out the reservoir and replaced the metal filters which I found...
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