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08-31-2019, 04:33 PM #706The Historic Photo Master
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08-31-2019, 05:04 PM #707The Historic Photo Master
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...This one still cracks me up...The guy in the red boat...
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08-31-2019, 09:18 PM #708The Historic Photo Master
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09-02-2019, 11:29 AM #7105000 RPM
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1Gunner, I see potential for more. Drive crabbing, propeller(s), drive cooler mods, drive zinc, x-demension, etc. Most importantly, better prop(s).
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09-02-2019, 11:32 AM #711Junior Member
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09-02-2019, 12:07 PM #7125000 RPM
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At 78 mph with only a 23'' pitch propeller, you must be absolutely screaming a poor small-block. May the force be with you.
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09-02-2019, 12:33 PM #713Junior Member
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09-02-2019, 01:17 PM #7145000 RPM
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yes, same ratio that was used in the original 454 Magnum package with the alpha drive. they thought that ratio would extend the drives life with the higher torque of the 454. it did'nt. I warrantied many of those drives, and the SS drives that also had the Magnum 454 in front of it, when they were BRAND NEW deliveries to customers, that liked to jump on them out of the hole. Don't do that! lol Baby it out of the hole, while planing off, and they will last.
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09-02-2019, 01:44 PM #715Junior Member
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Cool history and experiences. The label on mine says 454 Magnum. I know the routine with these Alpha SS outdrives... I've had it for 16 years now. They do deliver 6-10 MPH when used properly. Had it completely rebuilt last year by Sam Kelley in Minnesota and the engine completely redone at the same time. Very stout 383 stroker.
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09-02-2019, 01:58 PM #7165000 RPM
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just be careful. torque & alpha anything dont mix too well.
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09-02-2019, 10:18 PM #717
Eh RPM too...oil doesn't stay where it belongs in the upper.
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09-03-2019, 01:52 PM #7185000 RPM
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after all, there just a 'lil 'ol inline six lower unit, right cap't? lol
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09-03-2019, 02:36 PM #719Junior Member
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I'm just kid'n ya. Only the very oldest generation Mercruiser alpha outdrive derived originally from the Mercury outboard inline six lower-unit. The old rounder gearcase, not yours. Your year Alpha Gen ll type Alpha SS was a very good, much improved design. Nothing wrong with them at all if kept within the horsepower perameters it was designed for. Last for years. Was meant for the capt. who is a gearhead marine mechanic who enjoys, & sometimes hands out ridicule with a smile. inside joke.
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