Gimbal bearing removal

shimano

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wondering if the gimbal bearing can be changed without removing the bellows and gimbal,You can see it in there ,looks like it might be possible?Any tips.1989 3 ltr omc,cobra.
 

Bondo

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Re: Gimbal bearing removal

Ayuh,... It'll come right out through there,...
 

shimano

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Re: Gimbal bearing removal

got the bearing out no problem,having some issued getting the seal out ,don't have a seal remover, any tips.Tried with the bearing puller but there is not enough of a lip to catch on the seal?
 

Bondo

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Re: Gimbal bearing removal

Ayuh,... I don't do OMCs,...
But,....
Maybe you can tip it out from Inside the boat....If you can even get in there of course...
 

jam1ej20

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Re: Gimbal bearing removal

Is there anything wrong with the seal? I've read that a lot of people don't replace it.
 

shimano

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Re: Gimbal bearing removal

I don't think there was till i started to remove it now it definitely needs replacing,I burrowed another puller an am going to go at it again today ,I'll post the results.
 
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