mercruiser U-joint bellows

[goingagain]

I have a 1992 5.7 mercruiser with gen2 outdrive and am going to try and replace the U-joint bellows. I think i read it here some place that its not too hard(??). any help would be appreciated. my question is do i really need the sleeve installation tool. I really dont live near any marinas (60 mi) so i try and do most things myself. I have changed the shift bellows before and have the mercruser service manual, only prob is am getting senior moments so i have to watch myself. next BD will be big 70. tks for the help.

john
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[Bondo]

Re: mercruiser U-joint bellows

only prob is am getting senior moments so i have to watch myself. next BD will be big 70.

Ayuh,.... Hopefully,... I might be able to say that someday,......

I haven't done the Gen.II drive,...
But,...
I know Don has a few Secerts he'll share with you about it,....
I'll bump this to the Top,+ Hopefully he'll see it,....

Good Luck....

 

[krisnowicki]

Re: mercruiser U-joint bellows

you can make a piece of wood same size as the ring and use that or I used a pvc coupler.

 

[achris]

Re: mercruiser U-joint bellows

The main thing you'll need is the Manual (downloadable, see the 'Sticky' at the top of this section) and the ring installation tool. Without that, forget it. I find the gen I's easier. I know that Don finds these easier... There you go. It's not hard, just time consuming and a pain in the backside.

Good luck and keep posting.

(congrats on make the '70')

Chris........... (not even '50' yet, gee, that makes me feel young )

 

[goingagain]

Re: mercruiser U-joint bellows

thank you for the information. i think i will try the PVC coupling as the sleeve tool. was in the plumbing trade and prob have some laying around.

john

 

[goingagain]

Re: mercruiser U-joint bellows

thank you for the information. i think i will try the PVC coupling as the sleeve tool. was in the plumbing trade and prob have some laying around.

john

god bless all who serve