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    Steering cable

    I assume you have done the obvious & untreated it from the tilt tube & removed the nut from the link on the other end. So if it truly won't pull out then it's corroded in the tube. Heat the tube & see if it helps. Otherwise, you are looking at replacing the tube & that requires slinging the...
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    Re-assemble Alpha One lower unit...

    Q8 is Quicksilver. A8 is Mercury Marine. Same part, different color package. 46-57234A1 is for the pre-Alpha "R" & MC1 drives.
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    Re-assemble Alpha One lower unit...

    The Mercruiser parts book groups R/MR/Alpha 1 all in the same serial number run of drives. So, parts guy made an easy mistake. FYI: R is the same as "pre Alpha" or MC1 except that it has the squared off fins & edges. So it looks like an Alpha. Only 1 model year. MR was basically an Alpha without...
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    Re-assemble Alpha One lower unit...

    Like Alldodge said, pump oil in & see where it comes out. Put your finger over the seal recess. There are 2 different water pump bases, Alpha gen 1 & pre Alpha. The pre Alpha is a smaller diameter below the base gasket & uses a different o-ring & base gasket (as in the gasket between the lower...
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    Re-assemble Alpha One lower unit...

    Like I said above that drains the casting of any accumulated water so it doesn't freeze. Your missing the seal #7
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    Re-assemble Alpha One lower unit...

    Your missing the quad ring seal where the upper & lower meet. Item #7, p/n 26-45577 1 I assume it's flowing down into the hollow nose area & coming out the hole for trapped water to drain. Here's the link...
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    water coming out of #1 spark plug

    2 blue wires from bottom of tank. They are (should be) in a sleeve going to alarm module not far away. Disconnect the wires at the connection mid way between the tank & module, check for continuity between the wires FROM THE TANK. Magnets go bad & the reed switch can also fail. Turn key on with...
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    mercruiser gear ratio

    Wasn't there a data placard on the rain bonnet over the carb & distributor also? You could always take the top cover off & count the teeth. Only 4 bolts & an o-ring.
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    Alpha 1 forward gear needle bearing working out

    The forward gear is shimmed by way of shims in the housing nose prior to the race being installed. There is no shimming required with the needle bearing.
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    Alpha 1 forward gear needle bearing working out

    The trick to dislodging the pinion gear from the drive shaft is to back the nut off only until flush with threads then (if I recall correctly) with the wrench tool in place, smack the propshaft up (towards the cavitation plate). Tool will pop the drive shaft up. Must remove the upper bearing...
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    crusader 270 1987 , cutting spark after 20 minutes of running

    You have a good running engine 3' away. So swap parts 1 at a time until you discover your problem. I would start with the ignition coil. Sounds typical of overheating coil. The 16 volts didn't go you any favors.
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    Alpha 1 forward gear needle bearing working out

    The FWD gear (both MC1 & Alpha) come with the bearing installed. Gears can only be bought as a complete set of 3. Bearings are available individually.
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    Alpha 1 forward gear needle bearing working out

    Post 4 above should read: I'm doubtful the inner bore of the GEAR can be staked.
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    Alpha 1 forward gear needle bearing working out

    Shortcat: If that is the original gearcase, it's a #1, not an Alpha. The gears are different but the bearing & its installation is the same. Kghost: I'm thinking same as you, the needle bearing inside fwd gear. I've never seen 1 migrate either. Dieter: I'm doubtful the inner bore of the...
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    Seized VP 5.0GL - Options/Insights

    Yes, water is heavier than oil but once it gets emulsified it may or may not ever seperate completely. Furthermore, there is always a film coating that remains. I do agree with your last paragraph. But any clean oil flush is better than leaving an unknown oil that is potentially contaminated...
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