Alpha One bellows and Gimbal

[Archaea_2252]

Hello guys,

I need/want to replace the bellows and gimbal bearing. I have a puller and toold that most mechanics have, my question is: Do i have to buy all the mercruiser tools or I can get away with just some regular tools? What is a must have?

Thanks in advance for your answers.

 

[Rocky_Road]

Re: Alpha One bellows and Gimbal

Some claim that they can get the new bellows on without the proper tool...but I don't see how they can do this.

An alignment tool is also a 'must have'!

Happy boating!

 

[Aviator5]

Re: Alpha One bellows and Gimbal

Driveshaft bellows goes on without any special tools, exhaust bellows requires a tool. I've done it once without it, but won't do it again.

 

[Archaea_2252]

Re: Alpha One bellows and Gimbal

So the Bellow tool is a must, other than that I should be ok right?


Thanks.

 

[Aviator5]

Re: Alpha One bellows and Gimbal

Alighment tool is a cheap insurance that your coupling will last longer.

 

[bigdaddypt]

Re: Alpha One bellows and Gimbal

So the Bellow tool is a must, other than that I should be ok right?

Do a search, but I saw a thread recently about someone who made his own bellow tool and it seemed to work pretty well.

 

[stonyloam]

Re: Alpha One bellows and Gimbal

Do a search, but I saw a thread recently about someone who made his own bellow tool and it seemed to work pretty well.

This one: http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=358490&highlight=dollar+bellow+tool

 

[Archaea_2252]

Re: Alpha One bellows and Gimbal

Bellow tool I found it!!!

http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=358490&highlight=bellow+tool

This is awesome. Great. Thank you guys. I hope i will not have any horror stories.

 

[Bondo]

Re: Alpha One bellows and Gimbal

Ayuh,... The Alignment Bar is a "Must Have" tool...
Go with the exhaust Tube,+ you won't need the bellows expander...