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    Alpha One Gen 1 Outdrive Re-Install Issue

    Take a hammer with the alignment tool fully installed and tap it in the direction you need to go. The gimbal bearing has some extent of "gimbal" to it and you need to set it after install. You should not need to adjust your engine
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    Testing transom assembly for leaks

    How difficult / time consuming was your transom replacement? I have a small leak coming from the assembly as well and am planning on doing it after this summer.
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    Dead battery after sitting on trailer

    It has an automatic bilge that checks every 2 min for water. But I disconnect that whenever I pull the boat out of the water. I think I will install a battery switch just as the easiest solution
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    Dead battery after sitting on trailer

    I will look into getting one of these installed
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    Dead battery after sitting on trailer

    This is my assumption as well but was confused as to why it happened just this time. I will just disconnect everything from the positive terminal when trailered for the time being so I don't kill another battery
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    Dead battery after sitting on trailer

    The battery sticker says 1/22 so it was a new battery.. I have had the boat sit over a week before with no issues and it starts right up coming back after a week. This time was different though. It's a 1991 bowrider so no cabin lights or anything and I disconnect my automatic bilge pump when...
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    Dead battery after sitting on trailer

    Hey guys looking for some insight here. Picked up this boat with a Mercruiser 3.0 at the beginning of the summer. Did the regular maintenance and some fixes and got a brand new battery for the boat. It is a single battery setup. I have been using the boat with no issues for the entire summer...
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    Mercruiser 3.0

    I am going to go with the dodgy ignition module. I had the same exact symptoms when my ignition module started going. I replaced it with an OEM equivalent and no issues since
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    Mercruiser 3.0 No Spark issues

    I did drill into the transom today, the two holes closest to the transom plate (2-3 inches away) had reddish tinted flakes and did not feel damp to the touch. The hole I drilled further away (6ish inches) had some dark brown/black, damp wood come out.
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    Mercruiser 3.0 No Spark issues

    Was going to pull off my whale tale and noticed a small area of a spider crack in the gel coat. The area is slightly raised. Looks like something is pushing out from the inside (rotten transom related?) or it had an impact. The rest of the rear transom is completely free from any cracking...
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    Mercruiser 3.0 No Spark issues

    Good insight Chris thanks. Going to pull it off and see how it handles
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    Mercruiser 3.0 No Spark issues

    Yea, I am going to try to take it off. I would prefer to have a little more cruising speed vs planing out quicker. I don't pull tubes or skis, just cruiser around and anchor mainly. Thanks, will report back any findings
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    Mercruiser 3.0 No Spark issues

    Does anyone run Hydrofoils on their boat? The boat came with a stingray brand hydrofoil from the PO. I am wondering if this is really necessary on a 19 foot bowrider or if I should pull it off
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    Mercruiser 3.0 No Spark issues

    Thanks, I think that is what I will do. Will keep this thread updated with any developments. Again thanks to all that has contributed!
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    Mercruiser 3.0 No Spark issues

    Drilling will be next on my list, any suggestion on bit size? And heard on the Y pipe, is there any known way to test this isolated from the potential transom issue?
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    Mercruiser 3.0 No Spark issues

    So I got out today and wrestled off the elbow on the exhaust. I got a garden hose and stuck it down the Y pipe and put the plug in the boat. I let it run for a few minutes and looked around to monitor the leak, I did not see any sign of leakage around the Y pipe to transom area. After I turned...
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    Mercruiser 3.0 No Spark issues

    Will try this. Do you know if it's easier to go at the top boot or the bottom boot on the elbow
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    Mercruiser 3.0 No Spark issues

    The leaking from the steering pin area is very small as is the speedo tube leak. At the moment I am trying to determine the exact cause of the leak through the trim manifold area, transom or Y pipe... Or maybe the new trim manifold. I will probably pull the new manifold off and check the gasket...
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    Mercruiser 3.0 No Spark issues

    So I could not get that damn exhaust elbow off. I ended up putting the boat back in the water on the trailer, the leak is a lot slower with the top of the out drive still out of the water. But once it's floating it's a decently steady stream again. I tried to feel for leak around the y pipe but...
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    Mercruiser 3.0 No Spark issues

    If I can't find said leak by running some water down the Y pipe or feeling around more, would filling the bilge up to the thru hull for the trim hoses be a bad idea?
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