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    Re-installing Merc Alpha Outdrive???

    I have a pair of Alpha drives I am attempting to re-install. Everything lines up, including the shift pawl, but I am falling about 3/4 inch short on both drives and can't seem to get them to go any further. Any ideas on how to handle this? Note: the drives are in forward and have roated the...
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    Merc Alpha Bellows, How Often to Replace?

    I have twin 1988 Merc Alpha I's and am wondering how often the bellows should be replaced as preventive maintenance? Any advice? Also, how often should the u-joints be greased? Is there a timeframe when they should be replaced as pm? The drives have 550 hrs on them. Any input is greatly...
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    Difference in Alpha Gen I and II

    I am buying an 88 Sea Ray that has twin Mercury Alpha Gen 1 outdrives and am wondering what the difference is compared to the new Gen 2's. Should I avoid the Gen 1's? Any specific issues I should be aware of?
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    Raw Water Pump Volvo Penta DP-S

    This boat is new to me (96 Cobalt with 7.4L VP DP-s) so I thought I'd remove the raw water pump (belt driven) to check the impeller. It seemed ok so I reassembled and put on the water muffs but notice it is not drawing water in or providing water to the engine. I will replace the impeller but...
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    Volvo Penta Bogging Down and Idles Rough

    I have a 96 Cobalt with a 7.4 L Volvo Penta DuoProp that was running ok but after running for an hour or so became very hard to start, would die frequently at idle, idles rough, and now runs very sluggish and will only attain 3100 RPM at WOT. I have not had a chance to trouble shoot yet but the...
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    Changing Lower Unit Oil on Volvo Penta Dual Prop

    Ok folks, my following question may seem stupid... I just purchased a boat with a 96 Volvo Penta Dual Prop driven by a 7.4L and upon preparing to change the lower unit oil I could not find a drain screw/plug on the cone as I am accustomed to on Mercs and many outboards that I have owned. Is one...
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