Gimbal Swivel Pin Bearing...

[vandentr]

Hey Guys,

Any idea where I can find the swivel pin bearing that sits in the bottom of the gimbal ring? This happens to be a needle bearing contraption...

Thanks,
Tom VB

 

[achris]

Re: Gimbal Swivel Pin Bearing...

Try the 'Gimbal swivel pin bearing' shop....

Joking aside, assuming it's a Mercruiser, and an earlier model (they did away with bearings in the lower a long time ago) the part number is 31-32538, and will cost you about $17, try any Merc dealer, or on-line, like www.mercruiserparts.com Or knock it out and take it to a bearing specialist and buy one for 1/4 the price.

Chris......

 

[Don S]

Re: Gimbal Swivel Pin Bearing...

Hey Guys,

Any idea where I can find the swivel pin bearing that sits in the bottom of the gimbal ring? This happens to be a needle bearing contraption...

Thanks,
Tom VB

What outdrive do you have. and what year?

 

[Black as]

Re: Gimbal Swivel Pin Bearing...

Or knock it out and take it to a bearing specialist and buy one for 1/4 the price.

Chris......[/QUOTE]

Just make sure its a good quality bearing , there are cheap ones out there but they wont last long

 

[stonyloam]

Re: Gimbal Swivel Pin Bearing...

Assuming it is an alpha I you need 2, 3 and 4 here: http://www.mercruiserparts.com/Show...&bnbr=50&bdesc=GIMBAL+RING+AND+STEERING+LEVER Make sure you line up the grease holes.

 

[vandentr]

Re: Gimbal Swivel Pin Bearing...

Sorry,

Yes, it's an Alpha I off of a 21 foot '87 Sea Ray Sorrento with a 260 Merc...

Thanks for the links!

TVB

 

[vandentr]

Re: Gimbal Swivel Pin Bearing...

So am I correct in assuming there is no way to "upgrade" from the needle bearing version to the nylon replacement they came up with in later years?

Thanks,
TVB

 

[stonyloam]

Re: Gimbal Swivel Pin Bearing...

So am I correct in assuming there is no way to "upgrade" from the needle bearing version to the nylon replacement they came up with in later years?

I believe that is correct. IMHO the new bushing is not an upgrade, just a cheap substitution. Just keep it greased.