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    Alpha 1 gen 2 reseal

    Hi All: Have a question in this exploded view of a alpha 1 gen 2 outdrive, item 31 is a sleeve that seems to slide into the water cooling tube coupling. What purpose does this sleeve serve? Mine was not even pressed into coupler when I split the drive. I am trying to figure out what purpose it...
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    Alpha 1 gen 2 upper carrier

    Hello all: Can anyone tell me how to remove the upper carrier? I am replacing the water pump impeller, plate,etc, and want to change the oil seals (#19 & 20)which are located under this carrier. http://www.boatfix.com/merc/Servmanl/14/14b3.pdf Page 6 is the exploded view and it is item #18...
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    Good Read

    Here is a volvo vs Merc outdrive comparison on Merc's site. I found it a good read maybe someone else will also. http://www.mercurymarine.com/mercruiser_volvo BILL
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    pressure test / vacuum test

    Hello All: Pulled my Alpha 1 gen2 outdrive off as I was concerned about water in the drive. I have searched every where for the specs on the vacuum test and cannot find them. Every place in town I called said they only do pressure tests (said should be sufficient) and have never done a vacuum...
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