Mercruiser bearing carrier tool

[Ghg]

I bought this bearing carrier tool and am having a difficult time using it, it seems to slip off as I’m putting pressure on it. Is there any remedy to use it so it doesn’t slip? Or am I looking at drilling it out?

 

[rolmops]

Exactly what bearing are you trying to pull?
If it is the gimbal, it is the wrong tool.

 

[alldodge]

Not sure that puller will work to pull a gimbal bearing.
First use lower holes
May need something to apply pressure the keep fingers separated. Then also need to have bolt able to press against something fixed

 

[Scott06]

Not sure that puller will work to pull a gimbal bearing.
First use lower holes
May need something to apply pressure the keep fingers separated. Then also need to have bolt able to press against something fixed

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Title says bearing carrier assume from drive gear case

OP also posted on marine engine forum same question I mentioned same thing need to move pivot and hold the fingers say they stay forced out

 

[ddrieck]

I bought this gimble removal tool
Works great

 

[alldodge]

Decided to look a bit closer at the Manual and the tool arms are placed differently depending on if its an earlier drive or later one

 

[Ghg]

I never said I’m pulling the gimbal bearing, I’m pulling the bearing carrier. I wound up drilling it out to remove it, thanks for everyone’s suggestions