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    What size circuit breakers at helm?

    I have a 1988 Starcraft Medalist 1901 bow rider with corrosion damaged helm circuit breakers. I cannot read any value on them they are E-T-A Series 1658 that is all I can make out. There are 5 mounted to a plastic bracket just under the steering wheel. Anybody have any idea what size they might...
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    Re-install lower gear housing Alpha 1 trick?

    Okay so I removed the lower gear housing, replaced the impeller and O ring and can't seem to get it back on. Alpha 1 Gen1 1988. According to the manual, shift gear housing into forward, hold prop align and insert. When gear contact is made rotate prop CCW and finish pushing the gear housing up...
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    Alpha One not sucking in water for cooling?

    I have a 1988 Alpha One 5.0L Mercruiser. The stern drive has water inlets on both sides. After getting it ready from winter storage when running the engine I noticed no water was coming out of the prop with the exhaust. I have a dual water flusher hooked up to the hose and water just squirts out...
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    1988 5.0L Mercruiser I/O, blue engine drain plugs?

    Still a newbie, last fall I removed 5 blue wing-nut drain plugs and can only remember where 3 go back in. Where do the other 2 go? One in the front lower hose assembly, and two go back in the block on each side by oil pan. I cannot not find where the last two go. I thought the exhaust manifolds...
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    Question on flushing Alpha One?

    New to the I/O stuff. I have a first gen Alpha One(1988) that uses lake water for the cooling system. I can't seem to find any instructions for flushing. What I really need to do is start the engine and see if it runs okay before I put it in the water. I have the dual rectangular flushing muffs...
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    1988 Medalist 1901, horn location?

    I have the above mentioned boat and the horn does not work. I can't find the horn, anybody have any ideas? Thanks, Gary
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    Drain plug, inside or outside?

    Stupid question but... I recently purchased a used 1988 Starcraft 19' w/ 5.0L and Alpha one. Since I have not put it in the water yet and the plug was out when I got the boat, which way to install? I tried but because of the engine I could not get to the drain hole from the inside of the boat...
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    Online parts, manuals, and Thanks!!

    I'm one of the newbies here and have been asking a bunch of questions about a recent 1988 Starcraft boat I got. Here is something that might help out others. 1) I found this site: http://tinyurl.com/32avze These people are great! I talked with them over the phone and they helped me find my...
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    Operational manual for 1988 Alpha 1?

    Is there an operational manual online? If not, which one do I need and where's the best place to get one? Thanks all Gary
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    Mercruiser vs. Sierra small parts?

    I need to replace some small parts such as molded hoses, filters, etc. I noticed that the Sierra line is cheaper than true blue Mercruiser, but are they as good? Any recommended place to buy online? Thanks
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    Couple of quick questions 1988 5.0L Mercruiser

    I do not know a lot about I/O drives, this one is an Alpha !. I have no manuals. 1) Almost mounted on the transom is what looks like a reservoir and pump assembly. I think it is the hydraulics for the out-drive. What type of fluid is used in there? 2) The power steering fluid is low, what...
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    1988 Starcraft w/Mercruiser 5.0L and Alpha 1 drive unit

    I recently purchased the above mentioned boat. It is a Medalist 1901, 19'. After talking with Starcraft they believe it is a Chevy 305c.i., I originally thought it was a Ford. Are there any on-line manuals for the engine and drive unit? We have not started it yet as I am working on the trailer...
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    Questions about 1988 1901 open-bow

    Hi all, First post here, looks like a very neat informative forum you guys got. I look forward to spending some time here and learning about Starcraft boats. On to my questions. My wife and I just bought a 1988 1901 open-bow Starcraft. It has a Mercury Alpha 1 stern drive and I think a Ford V8...
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