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    3.0L Mechanical fuel pump fails when hot

    I have recently been having some fuel pump problems causing the motor to cut out when warm. Background and symptoms: -I have a pressure gauge between the mechanical fuel pump and carb. It reads 0psi when the boat dies.. So obviously fuel is the cause of the issue. -The fuel pump is new with...
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    Alpha One (gen 1) parts advice

    Hi there, I am preparing to replacing the gimbal steering pins and associated bushing/bearings, bellows etc on my 1984 MR/Alpha 1. Due to play between the steering pin and the arm (no play between gimbal ring and pin). I know that I have the square/square upper steering pin. This locks me in...
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    Unable to select reverse - unlikely issue

    Resolved posting my experience in the hope that it may help others Working the list of things to check and fix on a new to me boat with an Alpha one gen one outdrive. Leg went into forward without issue and the prop locked up if turned CCW. But there was no reverse, not even a hint. I...
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    Gasket for Distributor Cap

    I’m tuning up a new to me GM MCM140 (3.0) inboard. Circa 1986 with what appears to be the ordinal distributor (I would suspect cap isn’t original). Changing the rotor and points today I noticed that the old cap appears to have the remnants of an old rubber seal/gasket. For the life of me I...
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