Gimbal Bearing REMOVAL TOOL - 1989 Alpha 1

[Craig W]

I've read thru the searches and FAQs for info an most of my questions have been answered EXCEPT one main one... I'm looking to use a threaded rod & washer type pulled (avoiding the slide hammer type) per the "Defeated" thread http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=364003 I'm gathering the bearing has never been removed an not sure how easily it will come out.

My question: utilizing the threaded rod approach, the puller will have to get support on the outer side to put the threaded rod in tension to pull the bearing. That said, have any of you using this method o bearing removal run into any problems using the bell housing to 'back' against? Could this put undue stress on the bell housing pivot pins? Would it be recommended (I'm hoping I don't have to) remove the bell housing and then support on the gimbal ring/gimbal housing? Any thoughts, input, suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Don S]

Re: Gimbal Bearing REMOVAL TOOL - 1989 Alpha 1

My question: utilizing the threaded rod approach, the puller will have to get support on the outer side to put the threaded rod in tension to pull the bearing. That said, have any of you using this method o bearing removal run into any problems using the bell housing to 'back' against?

That is how Mercruiser shows to remove the bearing in the OEM service manual.

Link to manual download.
http://www.4shared.com/document/zz_5pj9o/Service_Manual_06.html

 

[zbnutcase]

Re: Gimbal Bearing REMOVAL TOOL - 1989 Alpha 1

That bellhousing takes far more stress pushin the boat forward....

 

[Craig W]

Re: Gimbal Bearing REMOVAL TOOL - 1989 Alpha 1

Thanks very much for the info guys! great help.

Don, you wouldn't happen to have a manual handy for a 98 Volvo Penta I/O would you? ;-)

 

[dingdongs]

Re: Gimbal Bearing REMOVAL TOOL - 1989 Alpha 1

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