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    How much heat for screw removal?

    Trying to remove screw on top of alpha 1 upper shift shaft. Mercruiser manual Page 4B-18 notes: "It may be necessary to apply heat to shift shaft lever screw to aid in removing". This stubborn little screw calls for loctite upon installation, so it is giving me fits. I have a small propane...
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    water leak diagnosis

    I have made an assumption that I have a water leak due to a driveshaft bellows, but before I get started on a major (for me) undertaking, I would like to provide an observation that might help diagnose where I am taking on water. I recently resealed my upper unit due to a bad seal. When I put...
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    Drive-shaft bellows

    I have a 1989 Glaston Ultra GX216 with Merc 350Mag/Alpha 1. I am taking in water near the input shaft and think I need a Bellows replacement. Reading over the manual, it looks like alot of disassembly must be accomplished, as the there is no specific procedure for bellows replacement listed...
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    electric hatch actuator

    I have a 1989 Glastron GX-216 (350Mag/Alpha 1 Mercruiser). I don't know if this is standard/optional equipment on this craft (2d owner), but there is an actuator in the engine compartment that raises and lowers the sun deck. There is no model number/serial number manufacturer tag on this peice...
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    GX 216 Ultra

    I have a 1989 GX-216 Ultra. I bought this boat second hand 5 years ago. Ever since I owned it, I have wondered why that particular model is never listed in catalogues and other web sites specializing in boats. For example, if I wanted to buy a new boat cover, I can NEVER find this particular...
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    Shift Shaft removal - Alpha 1

    Can the shift shaft be removed from an Alpha 1 without pulling the prop shaft assembly? I think I may have to replace the seal/bushing, but don't have the tools and experience to completely disassemble the lower. Jake
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    Alpha 1 gear oil leak

    Folks, After my spring "sea-trial", I noticed a gear oil leak coming from the starboard side weep hole in the lower unit. On the advice of a forum member, I resealed the upper unit.....bolted it all together; filled her up and noticed no leakage. Hooked up the muffs and ran it to...
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    Glastron Emblem

    Anyone know where I might be able to find a side emblem for my 1989 GX-216 Ultra?
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