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  1. 76SeaRay

    Repair Y Pipe Possible?

    Thanks for the info and the link. I opened a return on EBay and provided the pictures but haven't heard anything. EBay says they won't help until after 11/20. I paid for the pipe on PayPal and had to pay the shipping separately on PayPal. Shipping cost is another story. Will give it a few...
  2. 76SeaRay

    Repair Y Pipe Possible?

    Well, I may have gotten screwed over by an EBay seller. Waiting to see if I can get my money back on a Y pipe that was supposed to be in excellent shape. I received the part and it has heavy corrosion almost through in one spot right behind one of the lower mounting ears. The other lower...
  3. 76SeaRay

    Gimbal Bearing Compatibility and Source?

    Yes, it slides all the way into the gimbal bearing. I did notice just a very, very slight catch to it as it slides over the transition from the smaller diameter up to the race surface just in front (about 1/4 inch) of the front o-ring.
  4. 76SeaRay

    Gimbal Bearing Compatibility and Source?

    Well, now I am really perplexed. I pulled the engine forward and up then turned it to the side to slide the shaft in without any other parts. The driveshaft slides right in all the way with no binding or hydraulic lock. So, I am at a total loss as to what to do. I think I will have to give...
  5. 76SeaRay

    Gimbal Bearing Compatibility and Source?

    Thanks. I cleaned my driveshaft (including using a wire wheel) and as much of the coupler as I could. When I slide the driveshaft in, it doesn't appear to engage the gimbal bearing inner race before it stops in the splines (about 1/2 inch engaged). So, that kind of eliminates the gimbal...
  6. 76SeaRay

    Gimbal Bearing Compatibility and Source?

    So, are you saying I may have the wrong coupler? How much should the driveshaft go into the coupler? If I am close enough for gauging the motor mounts, then I will go ahead and pull the engine back out so I can double check the coupler. BTW: My driveshaft measures 8 1/2 inches from the tip...
  7. 76SeaRay

    Gimbal Bearing Compatibility and Source?

    Ok, so absolutely no question that the OE gimbal bearing makes it easier to align. I can feel and see the movement in the gimbal when whacking on it side to side and top to bottom. The other ones just would not move. That said, I seem to be able to get the alignment close but not quite there...
  8. 76SeaRay

    Gimbal Bearing Compatibility and Source?

    Taking advice above, I made a driver out of a piece of a 3 inch schedule 80 pipe and my bearing and seal driver set from Harbor Freight. In the pictures, the black driver ring is from the Marine Tech kit. It drives the grease seal ok but as you can see in the picture it is too small to drive...
  9. 76SeaRay

    Gimbal Bearing Compatibility and Source?

    Ok, thanks. The new bearing came in today. That was fast, I only ordered it yesterday early afternoon. It looks of higher quality and is built differently from the previous two in the area of the inner retainer rings. It has the inner bearing numbers on the inner race and says the inner...
  10. 76SeaRay

    Gimbal Bearing Compatibility and Source?

    While waiting for the new bearing, will these light grooves be ok when the new bearing goes in? Should they be knocked down a bit with a large 3 inch diameter sanding wheel?
  11. 76SeaRay

    Gimbal Bearing Compatibility and Source?

    I don't remember on the one that I installed since it was quite a while ago when I bought it. The one I just got 3 weeks ago seems like it was over $50. The one I just ordered that is due in on next week is a Quicksilver and $98. Now I have a new problem. Instead of using the hydraulic press...
  12. 76SeaRay

    Gimbal Bearing Compatibility and Source?

    That is a good question. I suspect they were not Mercruiser bearings so could be the problem with poor quality. The one I just ordered is listed as a Quicksilver.
  13. 76SeaRay

    Gimbal Bearing Compatibility and Source?

    Bearing removal tool came in tonight so pulled the bearing out. I put it in a vice and it took a lot of force just like the other one but once it "broke loose" the gimbal would move stiffly. It is just my opinion but I think this is why a lot of people have so much trouble aligning the engine...
  14. 76SeaRay

    Gimbal Bearing Compatibility and Source?

    I did freeze it before putting it in the press and made sure the tool was pressing only on the outer ring/race.
  15. 76SeaRay

    Loading on U Shaped Engine Mounts?

    It is hanging from a gantry crane on a chain hoist. The rear mount bolts (new original style spring and washer) are installed. I was trying to align the engine (hours of trying and unsuccessful) to get the final landing pad for the mounts but having problems with the gimbal bearing (in my...
  16. 76SeaRay

    Gimbal Bearing Compatibility and Source?

    Thanks for all the info and discussion. As to how hard it is to move, I had put in a new bearing using a hydraulic press then mounted the gimbal housing to the boat for test aligning the engine. After hours of trying unsuccessfully to align it, I decided to try and see if the bearing would...
  17. 76SeaRay

    Gimbal Bearing Compatibility and Source?

    I got a new gimbal bearing and it requires so much force to move the gimbal that it bent part of the inner sleeve. Just like the one I had already installed the amount of force to cause it to move is extremely high. When I finally got this new one to gimbal on the bench, it appears that the...
  18. 76SeaRay

    Loading on U Shaped Engine Mounts?

    Thanks. The original design had them boxed in with lags. You can see the old ones where I tentatively marked the landing points for the engine. I had originally intended to just replicate the original design but I still can build the U shaped ones and attach them to the stringers. I would...
  19. 76SeaRay

    Loading on U Shaped Engine Mounts?

    Sorry, no pic since I haven't built them yet but here is the video link from another thread to show the mounts that I am working on.
  20. 76SeaRay

    Loading on U Shaped Engine Mounts?

    While waiting for delayed shipment (seems to be common these days) of parts for other areas, I am trying to sort out whether to change to U shaped front motor mounts (heavy 5.7L vortec with closed cooling system). The originals were boxed in old style. After watching all the videos and reading...
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