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    Alpha 1 install issue

    Hi; I have an '88 Chaparral w/ twin 350's (260) and Alpha 1 drives. I replaced the sea water pumps on both drives and the gimble bearing, U-Joint, and bellows on the portside. The starboard side drive slid right in and came within 1/2" of mating with the bell. The portside drive feels like it...
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    Alpha One installation problem

    I have a 28' Chaparral w/twin 260's (Aplha One drives). I pulled both drives and replaced water pumps in lower units. I replaced the gimble, u-joints, and bellows on the port side. The starboard side drive slid right on (kinda), but the on the other one, I can feel the shaft teeth mesh and...
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    Melted water pocket tube

    Hey everyone; I'm replacing the gimbals, u-joints, and waterpumps on my '88 Chaparral w/ twin 350's (260). On the starboard outdrive, the water pocket tube on the upper housing has melted and the cover is bubbled like it has been hot. The water pump housing on the lower unit also had bubbling...
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    '88 Chaparrel w/ twin 350's (260)

    I'm pulling both outdrives to replace the U-Joints, bellows, H2O pumps and gimble bearings. I have water leaking into the stern on the port side (I'm guessing exhaust and U-Joint bellows?) and a "growling" noise when I turn the steering wheel left or right (I'm guessing gimble bearings?). I...
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