Calling all old salts

[cjflanagan]

I took the outdrive(Mercruiser Alpha One)off my boat because I need to replace the gimble bearing. So... I now have a hole where the outdrive used to be. Looking up that hole I can see all the way up to the coupling at the back of the engine. As I look in that hole where is the gimble bearing, and how do I get it out?<br /><br />

 

[tylerin]

Re: Calling all old salts

You can find out where it is by reading your manual. If you don't have one, may I suggest you get one before you proceed. If you can see your coupler than you've loked past it. Get your hand in there and feel for it. You need a puller to remove gimbal

 

[Bondo]

Re: Calling all old salts

tylerin is right.....<br />Go to the top of This Page,+ Click on Manuals.....<br />Once you get your Manual, You'll see, You're Looking at the Gimbal Bearing, Not the Coupler....<br /><br />Get yourself a 10lb. Slide-Hammer(3lb. is just Toooo Small), Slip the working end thru the bearing, Attach a Stop(large flat washers will work) on the engine side of the bearing,+ Start Hammering.......<br />Hopefully It'll Slide Out......<br /><br />If Not, Attach the handle-end of the slide-hammer to a Fixed object(Tree, or the hitch on a Truck will work), Hook the trailer to your tow vechicle, make Sure the boat is Secured To the Trailer..... Now, have someone put a Serious Strain on the hook-up with the Tow Vechicle, While You Slam the Slide Hammer.....<br />The Bearing WILL come out.....<br />Been Here, Done This...........<br /><br />Good Luck..