Sealed Gimbal Bearing Question (Alpha 1)

[CableGuy1978]

Hello!

I have recently picked up a replacement gimbal bearing. I understand this one is a sealed bearing, with no grease hole on the outside edge. Any bearings I have changed before all had the grease hole, this is the first time I got one without. The new one was made by Quicksilver, the one in the boat now was GLM aftermarket.

This new bearing comes with a plug to replace the grease zirk on the gimbal housing as well. My question is: Is it really necessary to change the zirk out for the plug? I can't see how this would make a difference. But it makes it difficult should a bearing with a grease hole be installed next.

Thought I would run it past the experts here before I go ahead make the change.

Thanks!

 

[Bondo]

My question is: Is it really necessary to change the zirk out for the plug? I can't see how this would make a difference. But it makes it difficult should a bearing with a grease hole be installed next.

Ayuh,.... If the zert is in good shape, yer right it won't leak,...

What happens when somebody puts a grease gun to it, 'n it won't take grease,..??

Most all the new ones are sealed, ya gotta Look to find the greaseable,....

 

[CableGuy1978]

Thanks Bondo for the reply. I never had any problems with water leaking through before, so I think I will leave it as is. I'm the only one who does maintenance on this boat anyway, so no worries about trying to grease an ungreasable fitting

Thanks again!

 

[JaCrispy]

Ayuh,.... If the zert is in good shape, yer right it won't leak,...

What happens when somebody puts a grease gun to it, 'n it won't take grease,..??

Most all the new ones are sealed, ya gotta Look to find the greaseable,....

Amarket has them.

 

[Fun Times]

The plug is just the manufactures way to let someone know the bearing is non serviceable any longer weather it's you or someone else someday.

So how's your memory these days?????