Early Alpha One Transom bellows R&R

[@dxn1999]

It took a while to find this video on you tube . You have the best video on bellows R&R. You are a real mechanic and don't wear gloves or afraid to get your hands dirty. A lot of good tips and very helpful.Thanks.

[@tedsmarinerepair8956]

@dxn1999 I'm glad it helped and yes still working on stuff.

[@7passu]

If you spray the outside of the hose with silicone spray once u get them into place, the clamps will slide over them easy

[@tedsmarinerepair8956]

Excellent tip! Thanks for sharing!

[@travis6430]

Thanks for the video. Very informative. Do you have any suggestions on where to get parts from. I'm finding a large difference between prices on the bellows kits that include the clamps hoses gimbal bearing ect.

[@Arcturian1111]

Amazon has good prices.

[@outattheisland]

Very informational, I replaced the bellows on my volvo penta a couple years ago and it seemed a little easier then that mercruiser. Thanks for the content Ted.

[@Joe-mc4pe]

Hello Ted I have stripped the threads trying to get the shift cable out In order to drill and retap what size drill and tap do I need Is the pipe tap straight or tapered Thanks for all your videos

[@Joe-mc4pe]

Hello Ted You’re videos are absolutely top notch I saw that while you were installing the gimbal bellows that you attached the bellows to the bell housing first,would that work the same for a gen two Thanks for all videos

[@tedsmarinerepair8956]

Yes absolutley.

[@Joe-mc4pe]

@@tedsmarinerepair8956 thanks again,

[@trobolt1]

Very informative video. thank you. one question though, do I need to use the adhesive to glue the the bellows In place ?

[@tedsmarinerepair8956]

It is recommended.......

[@willconwell]

@@tedsmarinerepair8956 Yes, use the adhesive. If not, the bellows can slide off while you are on the water and your boat can sink. The adhesive is $10

[@tedsmarinerepair8956]

It is recommended

[@chrisc9453]

Hi, can I know what length & diameter of hose you used ? Thanks 👍

[@mellow-2]

❤good video👍

[@ChaseRace13]

Thank you

[@HerbZilla]

Ted I did my bellows and when I started the motor the water pickup hose disconnected from the alpha one side. What should I do Sir?

[@tedsmarinerepair8956]

re-install it with a new SS hose clamp

[@brad8665]

Do you have any tricks to get a new water hose on. It’s really fighting me

[@tedsmarinerepair8956]

A little dishwashing soap helps

[@brad8665]

@@tedsmarinerepair8956 turns out it was the wrong size hose. Older unit takes 3/4 and dealer gave me 5/8

[@williamrickard6388]

Do you need a exhaust bellows at all on this type of Drive does it have to cool the lower end at all where the impeller is or does it not need to have the exhaust go down and out of the prop is water needed in that area at higher speed

[@tedsmarinerepair8956]

The exhaust bellows helps direct the exhaust into the exhaust chamber of the drive and out through the prop. It also quiets down the exhaust noise. without it, you have the chance of exhaust fumes coming up over the transom if the wind is behind you.

[@ontheone9559]

Do you a long open time on that bellows adhesive?

[@ericgrant9240]

I’m in the process of installing new bellows and trim sensors…I’m having a tough time getting the upper second bolt of the bracket out (gen 1) where the sensor wires pass through the transom housing. I can’t get a good purchase with my 7/16 wrench or a socket. Do you have any recommendations on the best:easiest way to get it out??

[@tedsmarinerepair8956]

If you have a 15 degree wobble extension that may aid you in getting at that bolt

[@garymilner2544]

That bolt is a burger on the gen 1, use a 7/16 open end wrench.

[@rororod7513]

Hello can we on a transom g1 an alpha one gen 2 mercruiser

[@tedsmarinerepair8956]

Negative, they are not compatible. Different shifting and bell housing inside diameter.

[@arksurvivalevolvedforever8985]

The clips go on the bottom

[@許祥-d2m]

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