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    Alpha One Gen 1 Shifter Operation and Cable Movement

    On a Carver Santego 30 (1988) with dual controls connected to a pair of Alpha One Gen 1 drives (5.7) Three seasons ago, I changed the lower shift cables (they were closed to being seized up!) and after adjustment, all of the lower shift cable operations and measurements were in spec. In the...
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    Where is the idle mix adjustment on this carb on a 5.7 350 with Thunderbolt IV?

    I looked around but not seeing an obvious location for the idle mix adjustment screw. What should I be looking for? I can't tell what kind of carb I have.
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    Power Steering Cooler Replacement - Access

    I have a fairly severe power steering leak when engine is running (system under pressure). I haven't looked at exact leak location yet but all signs point to the cooler or hose attachments to cooler. Access to the cooler looks extraordinarily tight. I don't think I can replace it in the current...
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    Missing Anchor Bail

    It seems our anchor bail is missing. I can see the remnants of one on the port side. It looks to be mounted directly to the bow deck. I have not been able to find a suitable replacement through any online window shopping. Any suggestions? What risks should I be aware of for running without...
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    Replacement for Raritan CH50CW

    It looks like my Raritan Crown head has had the elbow the connects freshwater to the top of the bowl replaced. The replacement does not have a siphon inlet and I am unable to hook up the treatment tank. The replacement part is CH50CW and is ~75$ with shipping. I'm having a hard time...
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    How much power steering fluid does the system take (dual 5.7 Alpha 1 Gen 1)

    How much power steering fluid does the system take (dual 5.7 Alpha 1 Gen 1)? I probably have a leak as I just filled up and bled last week and I was barely under low or maybe not bleeding properly.
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    Very hard to steer towards starboard while underway

    We have a dual 5.7 Alpha 1 Gen 1 sterndrive boat. Took the boat out today and once underway at cruising speed (~2000 RPM) I found I could not turn the steering to starboard. I immediately got into neutral and found that steering returned. I found that only steering to starboard was affected...
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    White Smoke on First Start on Muffs

    First start on muffs of the season. I was unavailable between the time of haul out and harbor shrinkwrap so had boat winterized by a mechanic prior to winter storage. The starboard engine started up easily. I noted that there was more white smoke coming out of the exhaust. When I pulled the...
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    Removing Shift Assist

    I removed the shift assist from both drives. Should I do anything about the extra space on the studs? Note that I had to shim up various touch points on the upper control cable due to excessive play. I plan to replace the cable asap.
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    Missing Grommet for Depth Finder Through Hull

    I just noticed that the through hull hole for the depth finder is missing a grommet/seal. Is there a suitable replacement given the hole pattern?
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    Damaged corner of swim platform - how to repair?

    Spring lines were not sized correctly and the boat drifted into the dock over some period of time. A corner of the swim platform was damaged. In the last few days, the corner started getting wet. What would be reasonable course for repair and prevent any rot? Thanks
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    Alpha 1 Gen 1 - Teardown - Need Advice

    Hi all, First time doing work on the outdrive and noticed a few things that I'd like to get advice on. The boat is a 1987 with dual sterndrive (Carver Santego 30). I haven't a clue on the service history. The engines run great but was very hard to get into gear last year. I'm getting a bit low...
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