Bellows kit, any preference?

[redright9]

So, I hate to say how long my boat sat before I got it back into the water. The last two times out It seems to take on more water than it should. No holes, I checked to make sure everything was tight, but upon further inspection, seems like my bellows for the outdrive are in need of changing. Any brand preference? I have an Alpha one gen 2 outdrive, and it seems like this is not a hard repair to do, I am mechanically inclined and do my own repair work so I am confident in my ability to do this. I already ordered a hinge pin tool, anything else you can think of?

 

[Brentathon]

Re: Bellows kit, any preference?

Do you have the Mercruiser service manual(s)?
I usually prefer going with Merc parts over after-market (in most cases).....and I used Merc for my U-joint bellows.

 

[redright9]

Re: Bellows kit, any preference?

No, I don't have any service manuals. I was shopping for some, but just never bought yet.. which ones are recommended?? I know there are some like a haynes manual for cars or the actual merc manual...

 

[Brentathon]

Re: Bellows kit, any preference?

http://www.boatfix.com/merc/mainmenu.pdf

Probably service manual #14.

 

[mercs4mark]

Re: Bellows kit, any preference?

get a flex head extension for a socket makes taking the clamps of easier