Knocking when turning

[LReed27]

We have hit the gimbal bearing all around but it still won’t go in. I think we’re just going to give up and sell the boat to someone for cheap because it will not go on no matter what we try

 

[jimmbo]

We have hit the gimbal bearing all around but it still won’t go in. I think we’re just going to give up and sell the boat to someone for cheap because it will not go on no matter what we try

Oh, I was thinking the Shaft with the U-Joints wasn't going in.
If the Gimbal Bearing itself won't go in, is it the correct Bearing? Has the Grommet It fits in, properly seated?
Older I/Os where the Gimbal Bearings were Greased via a Tube from an External Grease Fitting, could have had something shift. preventing the Bearing to be properly located, but I think Mercrusier used Sealed Bearings for Decades

 

[alldodge]

We have hit the gimbal bearing all around but it still won’t go in. I think we’re just going to give up and sell the boat to someone for cheap because it will not go on no matter what we try

The drive went on just fine but found out it knocks on hard turns

Removed drive, drove gimbal bearing further in and now drive won't go back on.

go to put the drive back on and we can’t even get the drive to the studs.

The drive shaft is not making it into the engine coupler. The coupler teeth are damaged, the coupler is warped/damaged or the gimbal bearing is tilted slightly off center

 

[jimmbo]

The drive went on just fine but found out it knocks on hard turns

Removed drive, drove gimbal bearing further in and now drive won't go back on.

The first instance sounded like Bad U-joints. Did you test the Joints movements for any Binding or Tightness once you had it out, or did you just start hammering away at the Bearing?
The Gimbal Bearing has a specific Location to sit. If you managed to drive it from its Rubber Mount, it is likely Cockeyed