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    What in the world is this?

    I’m assuming this was somebody’s bright idea, and not an actual mercruiser part. I actually like the idea, since I can use one size water hose for everything (I have aftermarket cooling system hardware and this would allow for using 1-1/4” hose for all of the supply lines). What do you folks...
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    Alpha style shift cable bellows help

    Greetings collective brain trust. I’m preparing to install a new lower shift cable, and just wondering if any of you have a favorite instructional video or any particular tips to make this task easier. The particular task I’m hoping for help with is the bellows installation. I don’t know why it...
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    Questions about exhaust system features

    Pondering a couple questions for the collective mind. They are mostly academic. Has to do with design of pre-alpha exhaust system. See pictures for clarification. 1. What purpose do the small holes at the bottom of the outlet have? I know they route a portion of the exhaust through the gimbal...
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    Which way does the gimbal seal face

    Pre-alpha 898. Looking at the seal surface itself, it might not matter, but I’m sure there’s a right way and wrong way to do this. I don’t have a manual that shows the orientation clearly. Unfortunately, I failed to retain the orientation for reference when I removed the old one. Thanks in advance.
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    Looking for exhaust o-rings

    Hi all, I’ve got an alpha 1 gen 1with the exhaust hookup shown here. I can’t seem to find an O-ring kit made for this configuration. Can somebody point me to the right part? I’ve seen a gasket kit that looks like it was made to replace the O-rings as an “upgrade“. But I think I want to stick...
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    Help ID-ing a Bravo 3

    Hi all, I bought a project boat that has a Bravo3. The gear housings have either been repainted or replaced (maybe with aftermarket?) as there are no decals and no ID tags. The transom housing looks original and has SN OK235026. The boat is a ‘97 so I assume that’s the year of the unit, but...
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