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    Gimbal Housing Repair

    Has anyone used the Sierra 18-8311 gimbal housing rebuild kit on an alpha one.
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    Trim Sender Wires

    Well my problem with the stripped brass shift cable is solved moving on with this project. The last owner was not using the trim sending units on my Alpha One MR Drive. He cut the wires and was trimming without using them. I want to install new units and to the point of trying to remove the two...
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    Alpha one 1986 lower shift cable brass nut

    Trying to drill out the stripped brass lower shift cable connector. It seems that the outer jacket has wires in it I guess for strength. I cut the connector close on both sides but having a problem drillling the shell out. Do I need harder drills than high speed steel. Thanks for any help given.
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    Alpha One Service Question

    I have my Alpha One outdrive removed and placed on a two by four stand. My question is can I hang the drive on a chain hoist to perform impeller service? Or what is the best way to service when removed from the boat?
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    1986 4.3 Remote Starter Hook up?

    When connecting a remote started switch for checking compression on a 1996 4.3. Do I connect to the two large lugs on the starter slave? Thanks for all info given.
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    1986 4.3 Alpha One Steering Cable question

    I have disconnected my steering cable from the outdrive. The outdrive moves now with no issue. My question is can someone explain to me step by step how to free up the frozen cable. I have not been able to find anything how to do this. The boat has power steering. Thanks for any help given.
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    Electric Fuel Pump Question

    Hi I have a question about electric fuel pump selections. I purchased a Holley Red Marine fuel pump two seasons ago. Over the weekend I discovered that the motor seized. I was wondering if any one had some input about this brand pump? The Mercruiser pump is about double the price. I don't want...
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    REd Wire

    Hi Guys, I posted this question a while ago with no response, going to try again. The engine is a 1986 4.3 with electric fuel pump. The pump is being power by a red pig tail that is spliced into the red wire. The pump is not tied into the oil pressure switch but will be in time. The engine...
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    Power for electric fuel pump

    Hi Guys, 1986 4.3 Alpha One. Tried to start today and discovered only 6 volts at my electric fuel pump. This pump was installed before i bought the boat. The other owner tied it into the solid red wire with a pig tail fuse holder. I am aware that it needs to be connected to a oil pressure...
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    Not touching water this season.

    Hi Guys, 1986 4.3 that probably wont get in the water this season. Just wondering would starting it up on muffs and running periodically over the summer months and then winterizing be beneficial to the engine. The winter shut down was done as normal with no season start up issues in the past...
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    4.3 Shift Interrupter Switch

    I am aware that the old style switch is no longer available. Why was this change made? Does the new assembly work better or easier for adjustments?
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    Boat Painting ?

    Hi Guys, Sorry it took so long to post the photo. The scraches you will see are on both sides. Hope this a good enough view for you to suggest the repair method. Thanks for you help.
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    1986 4.3 L Alternator Bracket

    Hi Guys, Could some tell me where I can find parts for a 1986 4.3 alternator bracket. My existing bracket and belt don't seem to be the proper ones. The belt does not really tighten up enough. The belt also may not be the proper length. Thanks for any information given.
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    Oil Pressure Switch ?

    Hi Guys, Reading over the forum today and notice a reply about oil pressure switches. I have a 1986 4.3 with an electric fuel pump. The pump was on the boat when I purchased it three years ago.The pump was a cheap auto style and was not putting out the proper pressure. I replaced it with a...
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    Boat Painting ?

    Hi Guys, I asked a similar question about a year ago. Did not get to do any painting this season. My original question was about painting over existing paint which had a clear coat. I have several bad spots on both sides. The boat is painted a royal blue color. And have scratches in many...
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    Intake manifold 1986 4.3.

    Hi Guys, I am planning on changing my manifolds on my 1986 4.3 over the winter. Had clogging problems and changed the risers this year. When I winterized last season noticed light rust particles in the intake manifold at the thermostat cavity. Should I consider changing the intake manifold...
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    Alpha One Trim Limit Switches

    Hi Guys, I am confused about the adjustment and workings of my 1986 Alpha One trim limit switches. When I push my control switch to the down position the drive goes completely to the full down position. I guess this is normal.When I push the button to the up position it comes all the way up as...
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    Compass

    Hi Guys, Does anyone know a place to order a cheap compass. The previous owner cut the dash and installed a Saturn compass that only has the base left. I just want to install a new compass to fill the hole. Thanks for any help given.
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    vacuum gauge hook up?

    Hi Guy, I want to do a vacuum check on my 1986 4.3. Where would be the best place to connect the gauge? Thanks for any help given.
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    Detail tape

    Hi Guys, I know this is not engine or out drive related. But could someone direct me to a site that has striping tape. My tape needs to be replaced, parts are scraped off. The marine stores in this area don't carry it, Thanks for any help given.
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