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MJS26
06-09-2009, 06:13 AM
I am trying to purchase/ save for parts for this winters project. I was wondering what are the differences between the alpha 1 gen 1 and the gen2? Also what is the best way to identify what alpha outdrive I have? Is there a visual difference or is it just done by year? Any information would be a help. Thanks.

Planetwarmer
06-09-2009, 04:13 PM
I have a gen 1. The speedo pito tube is seperate from the drive. I would be willing to bet the pito pick up is integrated on the gen2s. Also, internally there is a small groove on one of the shafts that is a weak point on the gen1. You can put the gen 2 shaft on a gen 1.

Pismo
06-09-2009, 07:13 PM
The lower unit of the gen2 looks different. The trailing edges are swept back. They are straight on the Gen 1.