I upgraded my mercruiser 5.0L alpha (2BBL Thunderbolt 5Hello. I upgraded my mercruiser 5.0L alpha (2BBL Thunderbolt 5 ignition 1998 - serial no: OL346230) by replacing the longblock to Quicksilver 5.7L Remanufactured longblock (part no 807449R50 - 1996 an… read more
Jason
Marine Mechanic
Vocational, Technical or Trade School
22,043 satisfied customers
Kerry! Mercruiser ALPHA 1 had a nice shifting alpha 1 butKerry! Mercruiser ALPHA 1 had a nice shifting alpha 1 but noise was coming from between engine and lower unit. Removed out drive to replace gimble bearing,seal,drive shaft bellows, EX bellows,raw wate… read more
K. Kergan
Marine Mechanic
Vocational, Technical or Trade Scho
1,031 satisfied customers
I have a Mercruiser Alpha 1, Gen 11 outdrive. Its attachedI have a Mercruiser Alpha 1, Gen 11 outdrive. It's attached to a 5.7 Mercruiser engine Recently I had the shift bellows replaced and a little before that I had the Gimbal bellows done. The mechanic wh… read more
Tan
MerCruiser Certified Technician
Certified Marine Technician
11,409 satisfied customers
1987 Merc Alpha One. Found after freezing winter storage to1987 Merc Alpha One. Found after freezing winter storage to have a cracked propeller hub, all gearcase oil on garage floor. Removed outdrive, found water in U-joint bellows, but cannot see or feel any… read more
K. Kergan
Marine Mechanic
Vocational, Technical or Trade Scho
1,031 satisfied customers
Have been advised the gimble unit on my 1990 SeaRay 260 MercruiserHave been advised the gimble unit on my 1990 SeaRay 260 Mercruiser Alpha One needs replacing. I suspect the outdrive also needs some repair. Therefore, would like to know the cost of a new gimble unit… read more
Jason
Marine Mechanic
Vocational, Technical or Trade School
22,043 satisfied customers
Hello, I have a mercruiser 1987 Alpha one, Generation OneHello, I have a mercruiser 1987 Alpha one, Generation One outdrive that leaks outdrive fluid and water into the bilge. In the summer of 2010 I noticed that the outdrive oil reservoir level would drop … read more
Tan
MerCruiser Certified Technician
Certified Marine Technician
11,409 satisfied customers
Is there supposed to be a seal on the flywheel at the splineIs there supposed to be a seal on the flywheel at the spline fitting for the stern drive driveshaft for a Mercruiser 1986 Alpha One MR, and if so, what are the dimensions, part number etc?… read more
James
Certified Marine Mechanic
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4,094 satisfied customers
Mercury alpha 1 gen 2 hello, im a plant mechanic for a hospitalhello, im a plant mechanic for a hospital and regularly work on chillers,pumps,boilers etc... heres my question. i have a 1995 welcraft with a alpha1 gen 2 outdrive. the gimble bearing has started to … read more
Jeff G.
Marine Mechanic
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4,730 satisfied customers
On Alpha I 2d gen 1994, attaching U-Joint Bellows to insideOn Alpha I 2d gen 1994, attaching U-Joint Bellows to inside of Bellhousing using the inside retainer ring. Question is: What is the procedure to insert the retainer ring?… read more
Tan
MerCruiser Certified Technician
Certified Marine Technician
11,409 satisfied customers
Im trying to replace the exhaust billows between the sternI'm trying to replace the exhaust billows between the stern & outdrive. It's on an Alpha 1 / Mercruiser 470. I've tried fastining it to the stern end & lowering the out drive, I've reversed it & faste… read more
Dominick
Marine Mechanic
Vocational, Technical or Trade Scho
1,009 satisfied customers
1996 Sea Ray with 5.7L Mercruiser Alpha 1 with a leak around1996 Sea Ray with 5.7L Mercruiser Alpha 1 with a leak around the shift cable area. Have replaced all of the boots and ensured clamps are tight. What else can I check? A friend told me it may be one of… read more
K. Kergan
Marine Mechanic
Vocational, Technical or Trade Scho
1,031 satisfied customers
Hi, On my mercruiser Alpha 1, the cooling water does notHi, On my mercruiser Alpha 1, the cooling water does not come out the prop, rather it pours out between the bellhousing and leg. So I assume the exhaust bellows is broken. Is it imperative that it is … read more
shane j forrest
Vocational, Technical or Trade Scho
270 satisfied customers
Hi....I need to replace the water intake hose on my mercruiserHi....I need to replace the water intake hose on my mercruiser 175, with an alpha one sterndrive. Is there any tricks to this as ive heard it can be very involved?.... or are there any step by step re… read more
Master Tech
Service Manager/Technician
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1,167 satisfied customers
I have a 1994 merc Alpha one w/ 4.3 2bbl engine. EverythingI have a 1994 merc Alpha one w/ 4.3 2bbl engine. Everything works AOK, except that I am now hearing a mechanical (bearing, u-joint?) noise when the unit is in neutral trimmed all the way down. trim up… read more
Master Tech
Service Manager/Technician
Vocational, Technical or Trade Scho
1,167 satisfied customers
We have a 1998 Pennyan 22 boat with a V-6 Mercrusier EngineWe have a 1998 Pennyan 22' boat with a V-6 Mercrusier Engine and Outdrive. The engine was replaced with a larger brand new V-6 "drop in" Mercruiser 4.3 liter model MCM with "Thunderbolt Ignition", dis… read more
Dominick
Marine Mechanic
Vocational, Technical or Trade Scho
1,009 satisfied customers
hi, I have a 1976 bonanza with a 165 mercruiser i/o, i am inhi, I have a 1976 bonanza with a 165 mercruiser i/o, i am in the process of replacing my bellows again , and I noticed my gimbal ring has excessive play at the bottom pivot pin. I do have a replacemen… read more
Dominick
Marine Mechanic
Vocational, Technical or Trade Scho
1,009 satisfied customers
I just replaced my bellows and bearing in my mercruiser alphaI just replaced my bellows and bearing in my mercruiser alpha 1, I got everything back together, tilted the outdrive up while adjusting trim limit and trim gauge and saw that the smaller bellow (exhau… read more
Larry B.
Marine Service Tech
High School or GED
574 satisfied customers
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