Alpha 1 Gen 2 Gimble Bearing Grease Nipple

[Superjetjim]

I have a 2005 Alpha 1 Gen 2 outdrive - don’t know the history of the gimble bearing (sealed or greaseable type) - does this cap give away which it might be? - read somewhere this cap is sometimes installed to stop you greasing it?

Am I safe to squirt a few shots of grease in here to see if it’ll take any or would that damage a sealed bearing?

 

[Scott06]

that's is the dust cap over the grease nipple yes you can put grease in

When a permalube bearing is installed it comes with a pipe plug to remove the nipple and block off

 

[Superjetjim]

that's is the dust cap over the grease nipple yes you can put grease in

When a permalube bearing is installed it comes with a pipe plug to remove the nipple and block off

Perfect, thanks Scott!

 

[rustybronco]

The one in my A1G2 had a sealed bearing and a grease nipple. Just because the zerk is present doesn't preclude people from installing a sealed bearing and leaving the fitting installed.

 

[dubs283]

Waste of grease when someone installs a permalube bearing and does not abate the zirc. So lazy.......