how difficult would it be to change out my gimbal bearing on an alpha one ? 1989 3.0

[jimbobma22]

Re: how difficult would it be to change out my gimbal bearing on an alpha one ? 1989

Thanks thumpar...you guys are amazing!!

 

[jimbobma22]

Re: how difficult would it be to change out my gimbal bearing on an alpha one ? 1989

This is my first boat and I really want to learn how to fix all this stuff myself (if possible haha) you guys are a huge help!

 

[achris]

Re: how difficult would it be to change out my gimbal bearing on an alpha one ? 1989

Found it. I think the first one is the one you need but double check. Mercruiser Transom Seal Kits - iboats

As much as I like to promote iBoats shop , I can't recommend this produce . When it comes to bellows and shift cable, only OEM (Mercury). I have used the GLM and Sierra brand bellows once each in the past... That's why I say use OEM....

Chris......

 

[theblob]

Re: how difficult would it be to change out my gimbal bearing on an alpha one ? 1989

Just curios do you guys use the alighment tool or is it not needed? I will be pulling my drive off soon too.and didnt see anyone mention the tool.i wish i would have knew didnt need it or i would have done mine myself.

 

[achris]

Re: how difficult would it be to change out my gimbal bearing on an alpha one ? 1989

You use the alignment tool to get the bearing itself aligned in the carrier (use it's installed). That makes putting the drive back on a lot easier.

I would strongly recommend you get an alignment tool if you're serious about doing your own maintenance. Checking the engine alignment is an annual maintenance item. You can pick them up on fleabay really cheap, no excuse not to have one.

Chris.....

 

[thumpar]

Re: how difficult would it be to change out my gimbal bearing on an alpha one ? 1989

I got my alignment tool off of ebay. They are fairly cheap. The only reason I had the shop do my gimbal install is because I didn't have the driver that goes on the tool and the cost and time for shipping was more than just having them do it.