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Is Alpha 1 A good OutDrive?
The Alpha One has earned a reputation as a value-priced outdrive propulsion system that delivers reliable speed. These factors combined make it a popular choice for budget conscious boaters that desire performance.
Who makes Alpha One sterndrive?
Mercury
New Genuine Mercury OEM Alpha One Generation II Sterndrive. Gimbal housing with trim cylinders and prop sold separately.
How much is an Alpha One outdrive?
New 2022 Mercury Alpha-1 Gen II OutDrive – $2,849.00.
Are all Alpha One lower units the same?
All Alpha I’s Lower Unit (not the Pre Alpha with the lift ring/or the pre-load nipple on top of the shaft) are interchangeable. The difference in the gear ratio will be in the Upper Unit. Alpha I Gen II not interchangeable. Meaning a Alpha I upper unit and a Alpha I Gen II lower unit,put together.
What is the difference between MerCruiser Alpha Gen 1 and 2?
A gen II is basically the same internally as a Gen I. With the Gen II you get a longer lasting water pump and a gear lube monitor bottle inside the boat. You can install an aftermarket gear lube monitor on an Gen I. A Gen II will not bolt directly up to your Gen I bellhousing.
What is the difference between MerCruiser Alpha Gen 1 and Gen 2?
The Alpha Gen II upper and lower housings are fastened together with two through bolts on either side of the drive along with the front and rear bolts, while the Gen 1 drives use one stud visible on either side. Alpha Ones have two studs under the ventilation plate just above the prop.
What is the difference between Mercruiser Alpha Gen 1 and Gen 2?
What is the difference between MerCruiser Alpha 1 and Gen 2?
What is the difference between Alpha 1 and Alpha 2?
Alpha 1 receptors are the classic postsynaptic alpha receptors and are found on vascular smooth muscle. They determine both arteriolar resistance and venous capacitance, and thus BP. Alpha 2 receptors are found both in the brain and in the periphery. In the brain stem, they modulate sympathetic outflow.