Mercruiser exhaust Y pipe leak... or bellows needing replacement?

[alldodge]

With all the grit and sand you found I'm figuring your going to need a new bushing, and probably a new or rebuilt pin and gimbal ring, and since you have to take the pin out anyway to replace the seal, you can drill the hole before installing the pin

 

[Scotvl]

Thanks alot BT, I haven't watched the video yet I'm on mobile data at work but I'll watch it later. Great explanation and pictures, I never knew they used to come like that my 99 bravo 3 only has the one zirc for the gimbal bearing.

 

[Bt Doctur]

Company`s saving $.03 cents so you have to replace more parts. The older drives had fittings for:
hinge pins, upper and lower steering yoke and gimbal bearing

 

[diver94]

Quick question: The mechanic working on replacing the swivel shaft (the Pin) put the pin seal with the ring (or the opening) facing down. I noticed in the instructions from JR marine that the ring is supposed to be facing up. The mechanic already put everything back together. I just wanted to know is this is a big deal or not.

 

[alldodge]

Quick question: The mechanic working on replacing the swivel shaft (the Pin) put the pin seal with the ring (or the opening) facing down. I noticed in the instructions from JR marine that the ring is supposed to be facing up. The mechanic already put everything back together. I just wanted to know is this is a big deal or not.

The seal should be a lip type seal and the lip should face down

 

[diver94]

Got it, All Dodge. THANKS!