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1989 MERCURY ALPHA 1; WATER PUMP, GEAR LUBE, BURP TANK, ETC

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Flat Thunder

Flat Thunder

3 жыл бұрын

Performing regular scheduled maintenance on the old family boat. A 1989 Wellcraft Antigua with a 350 magnum small block coupled to a mercruiser alpha one gen one drive. She's been around since 1989 so this isn't my first rodeo, but definitely my first attempt at recording boat maintenance. It comes with some interesting challenges. In the video I install batteries, change engine oil, change fuel water separator, install a new water pump impeller & housing, test start the boat out of water, install a new name decal at the stern, and launch it for the season. Towards the end of the video I go over pro tips for the boat ramp. I included a product link to the item(s) I purchased below. This is an affiliate link and I will receive a small commission if you purchase the item.
Quicksilver Impeller Kit - Alpha 1
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Sierra Impeller Kit - Alpha 1 (includes bottom plastic housing)
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Quicksilver High Performance Gear Lube
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@richardrumplik7023
@richardrumplik7023 Жыл бұрын
From Rich Rumplik, Gem Beach Marina. Marble Head. Now in NC FOR 23 years 👍
@FlatThunder
@FlatThunder Жыл бұрын
Hi Rich! Thanks for watching and approving of my boat work! Cheers 👍😁
@hattersequiptmentrepairllc4661
@hattersequiptmentrepairllc4661 Жыл бұрын
If it was me. Personally I would fix the wire nuts at the battery cables. And make sure the alternator is charging both batteries.
@FlatThunder
@FlatThunder Жыл бұрын
I agree wire nuts are not the correct solution, but they have also been installed like this since 1990..... Why fix it if it ain't broken? The alternator should charge through the heavy gage wires. Thanks for watching 👍😁
@hattersequiptmentrepairllc4661
@hattersequiptmentrepairllc4661 Жыл бұрын
@@FlatThunder understood, I’m a mechanic so I try to do preventative repairs so it doesn’t cause future corrosion or connection issues
@timpepping3634
@timpepping3634 11 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing your knowledge. If you still remember could you give me some information on the impeller water pump you used. I just bought a 1989 Searay with a 4.3 mercruiser and alpha 1 gen 1 out drive.
@FlatThunder
@FlatThunder 11 ай бұрын
You are welcome! Below you will find some affiliate links to the products I use! Thanks for watching and best of luck on the repairs! 👍😁 Quicksilver Impeller Kit - Alpha 1 amzn.to/3sr7x1D Sierra Impeller Kit - Alpha 1 (includes bottom plastic housing) amzn.to/3OXWLb3 Quicksilver High Performance Gear Lube amzn.to/45uqtLx
@sergioalbarran4934
@sergioalbarran4934 Жыл бұрын
You mention your boat was sitting for over 2 years, did u empty the old gas in the tank and replace it with new gas?
@FlatThunder
@FlatThunder Жыл бұрын
Customers boat.... It was in the water in 2019, but used very little fuel. In 2020 it was dry docked because of the COVID bologna. No, the fuel was never drained. It was topped off with new fuel each year it was used and Stabil was added to the fuel each year. Thanks for watching! 👍😁
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