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    Alpha 1 Gen 2 repair

    Got a '91 Alpha one. After initial spring start up I had milky oil in the driveshaft bellows. I pulled drive off, drained oil. I pressure tested at the upper vent hole. 10 lbs of air, ran out immediately thru the driveshaft u joint area. Is there a seal in the bearing carrier of that drive...
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    Alpha 1 noise in neutral

    I have a 91 alpha 1 outdrive. To make a long story short, first time out this year the bilge got flooded really bad(freeze plug). I got water in the bellows and about mid July there was quite a bit of bearing noise. I pulled outdrive and replaced the bad gimbal bearing, greases u joints. They...
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    01 Merc vortec build

    Hello, I have a 91 Rinker 4.3 Merc with a busted block. I found a running omc engine from a 88 and switched it out to get thru the summer. Boat has been running fine so far. My plan is to rebuild another engine over the winter and I would like to gain some power. A buddy of mine has a 01 vortec...
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    4.3 Merc to 5.7 Merc swap

    I have a 91 Rinker with a 4.3 Merc. I am considering swapping to a 5.7 after this season. Ihave the Thunderbolt IV ignition setup. I am wondering if this system will work on the 5.7, with different distributor of course, so that I can use my existing wiring harness. Also, may switch to thru hull...
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