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  1. jwadle

    Stupid rookie mistake...

    So I am in the process of replacing the gimble bearing, boots, etc. on my Alpha One Gen 2.. I did this 5 years ago and so I know how to do it.. However, I have been up for like 24 hours for a software implementation for work, and had like 15 mins to run to the garage and slam the gimble...
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    How to test Alpha One Gen 2 Trim rams

    Hi all, I had a leak in one of the lines of my trim rams. I bought the new lines and while trying to replace them, one of the bolts on the ram was frozen. So I took them both off to work on them on the bench.. I got the bolt off without an issue, but I then tried to push in on the ram it...
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    Torque conversion table...

    This is sorta a continuation of my other thread (bent ear on U-Joint)... The marina did a great job, and only charged me $47.50.. Well worth it.. So here is my next question.. Now I think I am a pretty smart guy (LOL), but I just can not make sense out of the torque conversion table for...
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    Bent ear on U-Joint Yoke (drive side)

    So I was trying to install new U-Joints on my Alpha one Gen 2 (SN/ - 0D731964), and bent one the ears on the yoke (the one that goes in to the stern drive). I have bought all the the following new parts; 81819A - Drive shaft assembly - Part 9 816811 - Retainer Ring - Part 14 70937 - O Ring -...
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    Lower Shift cable question

    Can not seem to find any info on this.. I just installed my lower shift cable. When I was tightening the nut on the cable, the entire cable (the core was not installed yet) turned with it... I was able to get it tightened in OK, but I was surprised that the cable would turn with it.. It was...
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    Just tell me what to do.. LOL..

    Thought maybe the title would get some attention. So I am looking to paint the deck of the boat Tan, basically everything that is Grey or white. I may do some darker tan on some of the trim, but to start I am going to just paint it all tan.. Question comes down to what type of paint.. There...
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    Newly installed Bennett SLT tabs

    Hi there, I just bought and installed the SLT 10 tabs on my 1962 Dyer Glamour girl runabout. First let me tell you, what a HUGE difference that have made. I took it out last night, and it got right up on plane without issue.. Really nice. However I have a couple of questions/concerns...
  8. jwadle

    Member and new boater

    Hi all, New to boating and this forum. I bought a 1962 Dyer Glamour Girl, a few months back, she is in pretty good shape, but just can't seem to find much information on it. It has a "newer" Mercrusier 3.0 I/O which runs great, gets up on plane pretty well, and is generally a lot of fun...
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