93' alpha one outdrive ujoint bellow

[juicebox]

please help guys... on the transom side there is just a hose clamp on the housing side it appears to be a pressed aluminum ring and i see no clamp of any kind. my question is what tool is need to remove the aluminum ring? i don't want to ruin it or does the ring come with the new ujoint bellow? thanks guys

 

[ShaneCarroll]

Re: 93' alpha one outdrive ujoint bellow

The new driveshaft bellows should come with a new ring. Mine did. Let me tell you, they are a pain to get in. It took me about an hour, and many attempts at bending. I ended up using two fat, flat-head screwdrivers on opposite sides, and my fingers on a third part to push it on.

 

[Don S]

Re: 93' alpha one outdrive ujoint bellow

Actually, with the special tool (I made one from plywood) and some Merc powertuner, and the OEM bellows (aftermarket are a PITA, even with powertune, special tools and all). The ring goes in easily and takes about 15 to 30 seconds. ( you have to hold it in there a bit so it doesn't pop back out)

 

[JustJason]

Re: 93' alpha one outdrive ujoint bellow

Any chance you have a picture of your plywood tool Don?




















.... I just realized how dirty that sounded.

 

[Bt Doctur]

Re: 93' alpha one outdrive ujoint bellow

Had this machined up to install thre ring, I.D. fully supported