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Commenting to say that Michael, you got us through our outdrive replacement with zero prior knowledge. We just started her today and everything works great. We are so proud of our work, and not to mention, we saved $1000’s doing it ourselves. THANK YOU for these videos!!!!

Very step by step informative. Never heard of a 10 or 11 inch nut. By far the most professional DIY video I have ever seen. Cheers!!!

@DIYwithMichaelBorders

3 ай бұрын

Good morning ☕️ that means the world to us. We do our best and appreciate all feedback from our viewers. Many more helpful videos to come.

You are a source of wisdom for us who are mere mortals, you have helped me a lot with these videos, they are treasures, what I don't understand is why you don't have 100,000 likes?

@DIYwithMichaelBorders

4 ай бұрын

Good morning ☕️ we appreciate that. We will continue to do our best best. 😎👍☕️

Thank you so much for this very insightful video

@DIYwithMichaelBorders

6 ай бұрын

You are very welcome. Looking forward to 2024, many more helpful videos to come! ☕️🧰

Good to see you working on the boat 👍😁

@DIYwithMichaelBorders

Жыл бұрын

Dave, great to hear from you again. The videos that will be uploaded over the next few months showing all the bellows replacements were actually filmed last year. They have finally made it to the front of the upload que and will hopefully be very beneficial to our viewers. We have spent a good portion of this summer replacing several parts on the inboard 3.0L Mercruiser engine. Those videos will be uploaded next summer. Many more helpful videos to come, we promise! 😎👍

@davestewart9146

Жыл бұрын

@@DIYwithMichaelBorders awesome

@DIYwithMichaelBorders

Жыл бұрын

@@davestewart9146 Always busy! 😎👍

hey mike thx for the helpful videos very professional. are there sites to download the exploded views of Alpha One Gen II lower unit , etc?

Thanks!

@DIYwithMichaelBorders

Ай бұрын

Just received this awesome (SUPER THANKS) from you. Thank you so very much, this was very kind of you and just made our day! 😁😁😁👍👍👍

Pleaseeeeee show us the rest. I love your videos soooooo much

@DIYwithMichaelBorders

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, that’s very kind of you to share. The entire bellows replacement project was filmed last year and the video series is underway. Many more helpful videos to come. 😁 Let us know if you have any questions and hey if you’re into crypto trading, join our DIY ecosystem and become part of an exclusive group of DIYers. toolboxtoken.com Reach out to us any time! 🧰

Hi Michael, Thank you for all of your videos, they have been very helpful. I have a couple of questions. First, the brass nut holding the shift cable got stripped when we were trying to remove it. Any tips on how to get that off? Tried soaking in PB blaster and no success yet. Second, is the gimbal bearing in the replacement kit that you link to a sealed bearing? And do you recommend using sealed vs not? Thanks!

@DIYwithMichaelBorders

6 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching, any update? Are you referring to the jam-nut located on the shift cable housing just above inboard engine? If so, you may be able to use a pair of lock-pliers to get a firm grip on it and break it loose. Most important thing however, is to not damage any surrounding parts as you do that. In regards to the Bellows replacement kit, the kit does include a brand new gimbal grease-sealed bearing. Keep us posted on your progress. Looking forward to 2024, many more helpful videos to come. 👍🧰

Also requesting the rest lol looking to do this job soon

@DIYwithMichaelBorders

11 ай бұрын

Hey there thanks for watching. Additional (PARTS) coming soon. This project series was filmed last year and has finally made it to the front of the que for upload. This past winter and summer has been nothing but jet ski rebuild projects. Those video series will be uploaded next year. 😎👍

Thank you for all the great info and help! Question....my oil reservoir was leaking and found the hose attachment was broken (where it goes into the hull next to the shift cable bellow) Is this a requirement to have if I keep my gear oil checked on a regular basis? Or could i plug that? Very new at boat maintenance and any info helps. Thank you again!

@DIYwithMichaelBorders

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching, any update? We haven’t modified the oil line in the past. We would keep it as is and replace oil hose. Keep us posted. 👍

@anthonylandis8181

2 ай бұрын

@DIYwithMichaelBorders I did pull the hose out and plug it on the bell housing side. It may not be the best long term solution, however after seeing the other issues we have determined that after we patch what is needed to get us through the summer, we are going to replace it all with new for next year. Thank you again!

@DIYwithMichaelBorders

2 ай бұрын

@@anthonylandis8181 We appreciate the update, that will be awesome. Getting the boat out of the water this fall and replacing parts will put you in a good mood. 😁👍🧰

Hello Michael I need retap my bell housing on a alpha one gen 2 For shifter cable do I need a straight or tapered pipe tap Thank you

@DIYwithMichaelBorders

9 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching, we can hopefully help. Tap size might be between 1/4x18 and 1/4x20…ish. Best thing to do is contact Mercruiser hq directly and speak to a technician. They will be able to get you the proper tap measurement for your exact serial number outdrive. However in the meantime, below is a tap kit that might be best for the mission. If interested in purchasing this product, visit our Amazon affiliate link below. I earn from qualifying purchases. amzn.to/3sdedRh In addition, below is a video link showing us re-tapping a cylinder on an outdrive because it was stripped. This video may or may not be helpful. kzread.info/dash/bejne/eHlml6VwnMicZLA.htmlsi=OrX7v-HvL4HTYubm Keep us posted. 👍☕️

What's the difference In the gen 1 and gen 2 bellow kit? I accidentally installed the gen 2 bellow kit. Will it be OK? OR should I take it all out again?

@DIYwithMichaelBorders

3 ай бұрын

Good morning ☕️ main differences will be water tube and oil hose. Gen 1’s do not have an oil hose. The bellows will be surprisingly similar however with very little difference.

At 2.40. What is the forward, neutral and reverse gear stem part called. I need one as the one im working on is damaged.

@DIYwithMichaelBorders

4 ай бұрын

Good morning ☕️ this is your Shift Shaft lever. 👍🧰

@matthewgale9461

4 ай бұрын

Okay thankyou very much I absolutely love your videos mate. Much love from Australia 👍👍

@DIYwithMichaelBorders

4 ай бұрын

@@matthewgale9461 Thank you, that means the world to us.

Isn't it possible to replace the bellows without removing the Gimbal?

@DIYwithMichaelBorders

11 ай бұрын

Good morning, just poured a cup of coffee and am sitting down to answer any and all questions for the DIY community. Are you referring to the gimbal bearing? If so, it is. Most will replace gimbal bearing while everything is opened up however that will be personal preference. We recommend replacing gimbal bearing during a bellows replacement if the bearing itself is making sounds or it hasn’t been replaced in a decade. 👍 Let us know if you have any questions and hey if you’re into crypto trading, join our DIY ecosystem and become part of an exclusive group of DIYers. toolboxtoken.com Reach out to us any time! 🧰