Aug 14, 2012. #2. Re: Alpha One - Lower Unit Reinstall. sfree1965 said: I maybe over thinking things, but I'm sure someone can help me out. Ok.. I had to replace my upper unit on my 1985 WellCraft AftCabin 230. I got the upper reinstalled with a rebuilt unit. When we tried to re-install the lower unit we keep running into trouble.Please see http://www.sterndrive.info/alpha-one/id306.html for tech support and exploded view drawings.How do I change my Alpha 1 Gen 2 oil or repair thread ...Re: Replacing drive oil reservoir line on an alpha one gen 2 outdrive I agree with Chris, plus those cheap plastic fittings fit right in with the sorry engine mounted raw water pump and the drain systems designed to crack blocks.How to remove a stuck lower unit. I put a new engine in the boat and I need to change the impeller. The lower unit would not come off. Third time is a charm....May 27, 2023 ... ... removing the outdrive and saved a TON of money. Shifter Bellows Replacement Mercruiser Alpha One Gen 2 Without Removing the Outdrive. 15K ...How to properly and safely pressure test entire outdrive https://youtu.be/7AeuxiphzUg(PART 1)If interested in purchasing the products below, visit o...Jul 10, 2017. #1. My Alpha one Gen 2 outdrive went south on me yesterday. Towed back and now that I am figuring out what went wrong. I took the cap off and roller bearing and shaft are just loose, as I am able to remove and see that it is sheared off. I see a picture in a diagram of the replacement shaft 45-55796-1 .Re: remove a shift cable from an Alpha One Gen 1 out drive. You shouldn't even need to use the rams, unbolt them. Wedge a 2x4 between the top cap of the outdrive, and the gimbal ring. Then lift. It should squeeze the drive off. I've done this successfully to drives that have been on for 20 years with no problem.Tech Support. Step 1: With the engine tilted up to a convenient working height, remove the cotter pin that prevents the prop nut from coming undone. Use a pair of pliers to straighten out the legs of the cotter pin before pulling it out. The cotter pin will not be reused so can be discarded. Step 2: Unscrew the propeller nut with a suitable socket.Outdrive identification pre alphaBravo outdrive drive shaft housing Removal of a mercruiser alpha one outdriveI have a question, i have a mercruiser bravo 1 outdrive and when taking. Mercruiser pre alpha outdrive diagramMercruiser alpha 1 gen 1 outdrive removal Drive bravo outdrive mercruiser stern lower pic boat example.When it comes to keeping your space warm and cozy, there are various options available in the market. One popular choice among homeowners and businesses alike is the Alpha Heater. ...Your question about the Alpha 1 lower unit sounds like you mean the whole outdrive assembly. It's a good idea to remove the prop before taking the outdrive off, (less chance of damaging it). This link to aftermarket marine is a good source for information and parts.May 27, 2023 ... ... removing the outdrive and saved a TON of money. Shifter Bellows Replacement Mercruiser Alpha One Gen 2 Without Removing the Outdrive. 15K ...Re: alpha 1 outdrive question the cracked anti vent. place is likely caused by contact with a uso w/ a whale tale mounted to the anti vent. plate. the whale tail being screwed to the anti vent. plate is what breaks off the anti vent. plate when ya contact the uso..Replaces 17-14873A1 $113.95. P/N 21380 Ram bushing kit (rear). Includes 4 bushings, 4 washers, 2 end caps and rear anchor pin. Replaces 17-14872A1 $88.95. Keeping in mind there are rebuild kits for the cylinder. Mercruiser trim cylinder parts, hoses and lines for the Alpha 1 outdrive, years 1981-1990.Last updated on 8/11/2023, 12:17:46 PM. Need Mercruiser (MC or MR outdrive information, photos or drawings please see the I need help parts drawing. How do i separate or remove my Alpha One lower unit. How do I replace my oil seals in a Mercruiser Alpha one gearcase. Mercruiser Alpha 1 upper gearcase repair and tools.The MerCruiser Bravo 1 lower unit features extended-length torpedoes that reduce drag and a deeper skeg that provides a larger rudder area. This larger rudder allows for better steering response, a critical feature considering the operating envelope of the Bravo 1 engine. Designed to operate in single, twin, or even triple-engine applications ...Spray on a product called Slimy Grimy and power wash it off. Then hand wash it with a Wash & Wax car cleaner.Then apply wax and buff. Outdrive looks brand new again. ·. Options. bat32 Member Posts: 161 . November 2013. Used to be snob of was what to use many years ago. Now Works dies the trick.Feb 28, 2012. 239. West Michigan. Boat Info. 1997 Sea Ray 240 Sundancer. Engines. Mercruiser 5.7L EFI alpha 1 Gen 2 drive. The leak is coming from the lower portion of the keyhole area - not the large bore where the u-joints and yoke pass through - the lower portion.Please see http://www.sterndrive.info/alpha-one/id306.html for tech support and exploded view drawing. Video includes the following• Water pump service kit•...The endcaps on the cylinders are stuck have someone stand on the drive while you're pressing the down switch. Once it breaks lose it should work ok, you might have to go up and down a few times. wd-40 the polished ram and it will work fine. Thanks for the replies.I'm a first time I/O owner of a 1992 5.7L Mercruiser with Alpha One outdrive. I finished winterizing and am considering removal of the outdrive to store it inside. I have no idea when (or even if) the last time it was removed was. I understand it needs to come off periodically for lubing...There's another repower bonus: upgrading the performance and technology. Most examples of the Cruisers 2870 Express went out the factory door powered by twin 220 hp MerCruiser 5.0-liter V-8 engines with Alpha One sterndrives. If you think 440 hp seems marginal for a 10,000-pound (dry) boat, we agree. Taking on the repower project gave ...May 4, 2014. #4. Re: Replacement or Rebuild for Alpha One Power Steering Ram. TampaBoater said: The reason why you can't find one new is because they don't make any more. I went through the same thing with mine. I upgraded to the newer style ram, and all you need is new hoses due to the fittings being different sizes.1 holds the steering wheel still. 1 moves the outdrive back and forth. You check everything in between. Common issues: 1) loose linkage at the 'steering lever'. This is where your steering system connects to the drive steering shaft, on the inside of the transom. Grab a light and get down there.As the demand for efficient and effective heating solutions continues to grow, more and more people are turning to innovative technologies like alpha heaters. Alpha heaters are a t...Petty Officer 3rd Class. Re: merc alpha 1 lower. removing bearing carrier. "I threaded small chain around the "fins" of the bearing carrier, attached that chain to the truck and wrapped another chain around the gear housing and attached to the safety chain on the boat trailer. Pulled until it got real tight, and started heating, tapping with a ...Feb 13, 2015. #1. I have an alpha one gen 2 outdrive that is leaking oil out the water inlets. I am sure that I will remove lower half of drive, to get to water pump area. I read somewhere on this forum that there are a couple of back to back seals that may be this problem, allowing oil leaking.Mercruiser Impeller replacement on a Alpha one Generation 1. Full impeller and housing replacement. How to replace your alpha one lower end impeller water pu...May 27, 2023 ... Replace Mercruiser alpha one gen 1(2) outdrive ... Remove Mercruiser Alpha & Bravo outdrive - IMPORTANT details ... How do I remove my Alpha 1 gen 2 ...Replacement tip for bellow and gimbal . Easy , Remove the old one with a knife and go fixingDON'T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE !!- full boat restoration link: https:/...NO MORE. Put shift control handle in forward FULL wide open throttle position. Remove the control shift cable from shift bracket at this time. Install short shift cable back onto shift bracket at this time. Take the shift control cable and adjust the trunion so it fits perfectly back into the shift bracket.This is a 1984 Ranger 395-V i/o inboard, outboard bass boat. It has a Mercruiser 260/Chevy 350 engine. I have been restoring it. I just replaced the gimba...141. Aug 2, 2013. #6. Re: Alpha 1 stuck in trailer position. Disconnect the rams and make sure the drive moves up and down freely. Run the pump with rams disconnected a few times all the way in, all the way out. Free up the anchor pin the rams connect to which is probably frozen. Grease all fittings of course.Re: remove a shift cable from an Alpha One Gen 1 out drive. You shouldn't even need to use the rams, unbolt them. Wedge a 2x4 between the top cap of the outdrive, and the gimbal ring. Then lift. It should squeeze the drive off. I've done this successfully to drives that have been on for 20 years with no problem.Wallpaper was all the rage in decorating years ago but now that the trends have changed people are left finding the best ways to remove it. And it isn’t always easy. Sometimes it t...Fit for MerCruiser: Alpha One GEN ONE TWO sterndrives (1972-1990) and for MerCruiser R/MR/Bravo Drives 1983-Up. For The Hydraulic Trim Hoses On most Mercruiser Outdrives That Use 1/4" Tube Fittings From 1983 And Newer. Fits for Mercruiser Alpha, Alpha 1, MR, bravo's, OMC cobra's and Volvo.Apr 16, 2010 ... THIS IS PART 1 OF HOW TO REMOVE A MERCRUISER ALPHA 1 OUTDRIVE SO THAT THE DRIVESHAFT, EXHAUST AND SHIFT CABLE BELLOWS CAN BE REPLACED.Mercruiser Lower end gear oil change for a alpha one gen 2 lower end. This video works for the gen 1 also. And the bravo. Alpha One ten 1 doesn't have a geal...Oct 28, 2016 · Replacement tip for bellow and gimbal . Easy , Remove the old one with a knife and go fixingDON'T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE !!- full boat restoration link: https:/...Need a special project done on your boat? Do you live in or near the Port Huron, Michigan area? Check our Marine Parts Source new Specialty Services shop and...Many maintenance projects on Mercruiser Alpha One, Generation II stern drives begin with removing the outdrive from the back of the boat. Because it's a simple job and can be done quickly, some people remove their units when they put their boats in storage to prevent thieves from stripping the outdrives when the storage area is a less-than-perfectly secure location.1. Replaces most Mercruiser Sterndrives from 120 -260 HP 1967-1990. 2. Your Mercruiser Sterndrive must have trim and tilt to be able to use our replacement drive. 3. If your Mercruiser Sterndrive is between 1967-1969 you must verify that you have 13 splines on your upper driveshaft . 4.WetVette. I have an Alpha 1 drive behind my 19' Baja with a 400" small block since new in 1986. I had the dealer swap out the standard 1.5 gears for the flat cut 1.32 ratio gears that also use different heavy duty bearings. I was told the 1.32 gear set was developed to handle the new at the time 330 hp efi motor.3,090. Aug 22, 2021. #7. If heat and penetrating oil does not work then try this. To make it easier to handle unscrew bolt #19 and pull off the tapered bolt with #17 that the Doc sent. Then pull the cable jacket as far out as possible then if you have an abrasive saw blade cut the inner cable next to the outer jacket.Shift cable bellow replacementReplacing the gimbal bearing, bellows and seals on a 2005 Alpha One Generation 2 outdrive. Total cost was about $350 but I used all OEM gaskets and bellows ...Whether you are moving and have items that need to be removed from the home, or want to upgrade your furniture, there’s many reasons you need to get big items hauled off. Here are ...How to detect an upper drive seal leak in an Alpha One gen 2 drive without the need to lift the boat or split the legGetting rid of trees is an important part of maintaining your landscaping. Getting rid of small trees is probably something you can do yourself, but getting rid of larger trees is ...Many maintenance projects on Mercruiser Alpha One, Generation II stern drives begin with removing the outdrive from the back of the boat. Because it's a simple job and can be done quickly, some people remove their units when they put their boats in storage to prevent thieves from stripping the outdrives when the storage area is a less-than ...The MerCrusier Bravo Series sterndrives – Bravo 1, Bravo 2 and Bravo 3 – are upgrades from the Alpha One and feature the latest innovations in boat outdrive performance. …1-877-666-8679. 1-248-524-9600. Michigan Motorz has the brand new MerCruiser Alpha One - GEN II outdrive in stock, in all gear ratios, with a 1-year MerCruiser warranty. This Alpha One - GEN 2 sterndrive earned the title of "world's most popular sterndrive" because it delivers reliable.Mercruiser Alpha 1 Gen 2 outdrive tools: Alpha One Generation 2 outdrive and bell housing repair tools. Buy online Boat Parts from here! ... P/N 90110 GLM Marine aftermarket stern drive gimbal housing tool used to remove and install shift cable on Mercruiser outdrive units. OEM: 91-12037. $33.95. $ 47.89. 90360 Bellows expander.Replaces Mercury part number 30-803097T1 $149.99. P/N 21960 Kit with exhaust, u-joint and shift cable bellows with gimbal bearing and oil seal. Includes outdrive installation gasket. The gimbal bearing is the new sealed type which is maintenance free. Replaces Mercury part number 30-803099T1 $169.99.Sep 4, 2023. #1. I'm rebuilding my 1990 Alpha 1 Gen 1 outdrive. Before removal I noticed a bit of slop in the steering pin. I'm tearing it apart. Removed bushings and replacing seals. For git's and shiggles I decided to put the steering pin in the gimble ring and tighten the bolts. Low and behold it tightened up solid and no more slop.This is a short video to help someone in rebuilding an alpha 1 gen 2 lower outdrive unit. With this video you can see what to expect once inside the unit. Th...Alpha drives slice through the water with an efficient hydrodynamic profile producing very little drag. And because of the Alpha drive's many maintenance-free features - you'll enjoy a worry-free ownership experience. Compatible Engines: 350 Mag MPI, 5.0 MPI, 5.7L, 5.0L, 4.3 MPI, 4.3L, & 3.0L.. Slather some M-4-C grease on the drive shaft with special attention May 18, 2013 · Re: Alpha 1 outdrive removal. Mine Please see http://www.sterndrive.info/alpha-one/id306.html for tech support and exploded view drawing.Video includes the following• Removing my Alpha 1 gen 2...Mar 9, 2009. Messages. 3,720. Aug 13, 2012. #2. Re: how to adjust trim tab anode on alpha one. The anode fin is adjusted by a single bolt. There is a hole on top of the drive right above the anode, just big enough for the allen-wrench to fit through. Sometimes there is a plastic cap that needs to be popped off that covers the access hole. 62,321. Jun 17, 2013. #2. Re: Lubing outdrive gr Messages. 7,473. Jul 5, 2013. #3. Re: Alpha One upper outdrive noise. as your draining the gear lub. inspect for metal fragments too. specially the initial lub that comes out. assming it's been sitting for a bit. if there's metal fragments in the gear lub they'll sink to the bottom if they can. or metal dust too. Use your Hinge Pin Tool and remove the threaded hinge pin. Tu...
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