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    Fishermark replied to the thread Resealing Alpha Upper.
    It seems the correct torque is 85 ft lbs. That seems high. That's what I will do unless someone has a reason to say otherwise. Let me...
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    Fishermark replied to the thread Resealing Alpha Upper.
    Here's the video I referenced earlier.
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    Fishermark replied to the thread Resealing Alpha Upper.
    That video from Ted's Marine Repair discusses differences between Alpha 1, Gen 2 drives. The one I am working on is the original "Alpha."
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    Fishermark replied to the thread Resealing Alpha Upper.
    I have service manual 14 - and unless I missed it, it only references the newer models with the pressed on bearing and rolling torque...
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    Fishermark replied to the thread Resealing Alpha Upper.
    Had to take some time off of this project, but now am back at it. I was prepared to check the rolling torque on this reseal, but I...
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    Fishermark replied to the thread Resealing Alpha Upper.
    A pretty big difference. You can buy an aftermarket yoke for around $80 or so. The speedi-sleeve was only $30. And yes - the shorter...
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    Fishermark replied to the thread Resealing Alpha Upper.
    Thanks - yes the lower driven gear area looks brand new. I will be replacing both lower seals as well. They came in the reseal kit...
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    Fishermark replied to the thread looking for recommendations for gimbal bearing puller.
    Autozone has a great free tool rental program for these kind of tools that you do not use very often. They have a slide hammer and then...
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    Fishermark replied to the thread Resealing Alpha Upper.
    Just to follow up - in doing a little more research, I see part #99227 has the same diameter, but is only .43 wide in total, but only...
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    Fishermark posted the thread Resealing Alpha Upper in Mercury MerCruiser Sterndrives & Engines.
    Hello fellow gear heads! Long time since I have posted on here. I am currently helping my son-in-law with his boat. He has an Alpha...
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