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  1. Simoniz

    Alpha 1 Gen 2 drive ratio?

    Im sure this has been asked / answered before, but Ive had a look and cant see an answer to my specific question. What is the drive ratio in my Alpha 1 Gen 2 drive, coupled to a 3.0l Mercruiser engine? Year 2000, Engine No OL634881, cant find the drive No, is it stamped on somewhere?
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    Alpha 1 Gen 2 Drive shaft housing oil seal compatibility.

    So Ive now ended up with a choice of the old style 2 separate seals and the newer 2 seals in one standard; Ill have a look later and see which I like the look of best, but Ill probably use the 2 separate seals. When disassembling the top cover of the drive shaft housing, all the bolts were...
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    3.0 Mercruiser

    I once had a car which did exactly as your boat is doing. After trying all sorts, I eventually arrived at the fuel tank pick up, and the pick up pipe, which was positioned too close to the bottom of the tank, with end being cut at an angle such that the end of the pipe would suck itself flat...
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    Alpha 1 Gen 2 seal location

    Does the thin section o ring which seals the top cover on the driveshaft housing go here, or here? I’m thinking upper location (A), but just want to check to be sure.
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    Out to lunch Gear Oil Prices

    Im inclined to agree, but what's the difference then between Quicksilver Premium and High Performance Gear Lube? How about EP additives?
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    Alpha 1 Gen 2 Drive shaft housing oil seal compatibility.

    Hmm, I dont know, Im afraid. I know the engine No (see OP) and the transom No, and the 12 digit boat no, which shows that the boat was built in the year 2000. I know that the original fitment was the 2 separate seals back to back. My question is whether I can use the newer style 1 piece double...
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    Alpha 1 Gen 2 Drive shaft housing oil seal compatibility.

    Ive got to replace the lower (Driven shaft) oil seal on my Alpha 1 Gen 2 Outdrive, Engine no OL 634881. Having disassembled the drive shaft housing, and removed the old seals, Ive discovered that my drive has 2 separate seals installed back to back. The seal kit which I have, part No...
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    Wires on trim posn sender frayed.

    Fantastic tips. I didn't even know liquid insulating tape was a thing, but have now ordered some.(y)
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    Alpha 1 Gen 2 Drive Shaft Housing, Lower oil seal replacement?

    Hmm. I dont have a dial type inch pound torque wrench, nor do I have a spare drive shaft to insert into the upper housing output shaft. Maybe this is one of those jobs which is best taken to a shop to be done? It looks like a couple of hours work if you have the right tools and know what youre...
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    Alpha 1 Gen 2 Drive Shaft Housing, Lower oil seal replacement?

    Cheers, much appreciated. One more question, if I may? The seals seem to come in a set, for the entire drive shaft housing, so it would make sense to replace the top seal (on the input shaft) while I have it apart. Can I do this (looks like it requires disassembly of the shaft, with all its...
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    Alpha 1 Gen 2 Drive Shaft Housing, Lower oil seal replacement?

    Cheers, I feared that might be the case. Is it a job I can do myself? I have no service tools, but have an idea that as long as Im not replacing any bearings, I can just remove the shafts and replace them? Please could you, or anyone else, give me a quick walk through of how to disassemble the...
  12. Simoniz

    Wires on trim posn sender frayed.

    The wires leading to my trim position indicator (A1G2) are frayed. I’ve not removed the cover yet, but if I do, can I trim the wires and re attach them? There seems to be plenty of length of wire.
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    Alpha 1 Gen 2 Drive Shaft Housing, Lower oil seal replacement?

    I’ve separated the grat. case from the drive shaft housing on my Alpha 1 Gen 2 outdrive, and the spring from the drive shaft housing lower oil seal has come out with the gear case input shaft. Can I replace this seal from the ‘outside’ or do I have to disassemble the entire drive shaft housing...
  14. Simoniz

    Fogging with 10W30 oil

    Thats what I always do, run the hot engine at a fast idle and pour 50ml or so of TCW3 2 stroke oil down the carb, till the exhaust smokes like they have elected a pope.
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    I noticed I had milky oil when I checked dipstick. Last thing I did was clean the riser and replaced gasket. It never overheated. Ughhh

    How does water get from above the pistons to below?
  16. Simoniz

    Massive vibrations...then none

    I had similar once, wasn't like engine vibration coming from misfiring, rather the whole boat was shuddering, and the prop was slipping, as if it was venting air (trim too high). Turned out it was a plastic sack wrapped round the prop.
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    3.0l Alpha 1 Gen 2 low speed overheat

    Well, I don't think theres any sand still in the system (no power steering). It wasn't much in the first place really, as I just felt the boat dragging a bit on the sandy bottom, shut it down straight away and punted it into deeper water with a boat hook. The engine ran fine afterwards, with no...
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    3.0l Alpha 1 Gen 2 low speed overheat

    Much more civilised!
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    3.0l Alpha 1 Gen 2 low speed overheat

    Cheers. Yes I can motor round at 1200 rpm to get to the area of my slip, and I can chop the engine and coast in the last few feet, using a boat hook to pull the boat into position. Same coming out, I can position the boat in the lane, pointing the right way, start up and motor off (obvs not so...
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    3.0l Alpha 1 Gen 2 low speed overheat

    Well I did suck up a bit of sand but that wasn't last year, it was the year before, but of course its going to bring the pump components that bit closer to the end of their life. I honestly don't know why I didn't change the damned thing when it was out of the water. I even grabbed a box from...
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