BIII bellows

[Eyeman]

1999 Mercruiser BIII. I have the leg removed. What's the next step for gaining access to replace the bellows? Thanks.
Should I assume the Bell Housing comes next, followed by the Gimbal Ring? Do I really need to drill an inch and a quarter (1 1/4") hole in the gimbal housing?

 

[Bondo]

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Should I assume the Bell Housing comes next, followed by the Gimbal Ring? Do I really need to drill an inch and a quarter (1 1/4") hole in the gimbal housing?

Ayuh,... Welcome Aboard,....
For Bellows replacement, ya quit at the bellhousing,...
No need to go Deeper....

We'll find ya a Manual for it,...

 

[Don S]

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Here is a link to the OEM service manual..
http://www.4shared.com/document/UZ_e6ZT8/Service_Manual_11.html
Section 4A covers replacing the bellows.

 

[Eyeman]

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Thanks for the welcome, the information and the Manual. Much appreciated.

 

[Eyeman]

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For some reason (probably because I'm not to computer savvy), I'm having trouble "downloading" or opening the manual. A 4shared or such comes up, but it won't open the pdf. Do I need to subscribe/login to that site? There's a picture of what appears to be the Manual cover merCruiser Service Manual Number 11 with the Bravo Sterndrives, but it just will not open. Thanks in advance for the help.

 

[Don S]

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Click on the BLUE download button.
Wait for the clock to tick down, then click on the blue link that says Download file now

You want to save the file to your computer, not just open it.

 

[Eyeman]

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It's being saved now. 27% completed, 3 minutes remaining. Thx.

 

[Eyeman]

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My boat is a 1999. The manual says March 1998. Is this the correct manual?

 

[Don S]

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Should be, do you have the serial number for the outdrive? or transom shield?

 

[Eyeman]

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Serial # OL414170
Transom # OL5639B
2.20R
Can you tell me if the hinge pin tool (P/N 91-78310) is the same as a T-70 torx bit socket?

 

[Don S]

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Yes, that is the correct manual.
No, it is not a Torx, use a 1/2" allen wrench and heat. From the factory, red locktite is used on the threads. 350? need to break the bond.

 

[Eyeman]

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Got it. Allen socket and propane. I would have never thought that to be necessary. You guys are lifesavers. I would probably have rounded the pin.

 

[Mischief Managed]

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I replaced my Bravo bellows and some other stuff last year. I used the #11 manual, but I also took a bunch of photos to document it. Maybe they'll help. See: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2071101&id=1591328395&l=d339bdf789

 

[Eyeman]

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Fantastic photo's and captions. This helps make a first timer scary job much easier. Thanks you guys!

 

[Mischief Managed]

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Fantastic photo's and captions. This helps make a first timer scary job much easier. Thanks you guys!

Glad the photos may prove helpful. You're welcome.