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    Commander 3000 throttle only button sticks.

    Having an issue with my throttle only button on my commander 3000. If the boat is turned off while in gear, when I try to push in the throttle only button to get the controller in throttle only mode it will not push in. I usually will have to spend a half hour wiggling and putting the shifter in...
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    Bellows Sleeve won't go on.

    Re: Bellows Sleeve won't go on. Does this look right Don? I don't really see any bellows sticking out of the edge.
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    Bellows Sleeve won't go on.

    Ok, after about 3 hours and totally destroying one bellows sleeve, I am getting frustrated. :mad: Is there a trick to getting it on? I have the correct $35 plastic driving tool. (Alpha one GenII)
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    Shift Shaft seals

    I am replacing my shift shaft bushing and seals (Alpha one Gen II) and shift cable. I am assuming that the flat side points down when installing the seals. Is this correct? The parts manual is not very clear on that point. Mine were dry rotted and crumbled when I took it apart so I couldn't tell.
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    Groaning noise coming from the transom

    Re: Groaning noise coming from the transom Does anyone have any thoughts about this white discoloration on the drive?
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    Groaning noise coming from the transom

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    Groaning noise coming from the transom

    Hello, I bought a 1995 Rinker 180 bowrider with a 3.0 mercruiser I/O (Alpha 0ne) last season. There was a 'groaning' noise coming from the transom area while underway. If I trimmed the drive up a little it would quiet down significantly, but still make noise. I pulled the drive and the gimble...
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    Can I do the work on my boat??

    Hello, There are a few repairs coming up in my boats future, and I am wondering if I can do this work myself, or if I should just write a check to a mechanic. I do most of my automotive work myself, mainly because I like to, but also to know the job has been done right. Thanks to this forum...
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    Noise coming from transom

    Hello, I just bought a 1995 Rinker 180 bowrider with a 3.0 mercruiser I/O. There is a 'groaning' noise coming from the transom area while underway. If I trim the drive up a little it quiets down significantly but still makes noise. What do you guys think it could be, gimble bearing? U Joints...
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