These videos are great, thanks so much. Only thing I can add is that when tightening the swivel shaft locknut, another way to get it correctly tightened is according to the service manual to: 1. Tighten until a clearance of .002 - .010 in. (0.05 - 0.25 mm) exists between lower swivel pin washer and gimbal housing mount using a feeler gauge. 2. Strike down on gimbal ring flanges using a plastic hammer. 3. Recheck clearance and tighten locknut as necessary.
@69x229 жыл бұрын
Your kit worked perfect on my Alpha one Gen II. Thanks
@darrenmaglione62358 жыл бұрын
super informative compared to other videos about bellows replacement! Thanx!!!
@mcreynoldsblacktailcabins83353 жыл бұрын
34 year old boat running nice, smooth, and tight thanks to these guys.
@jimspencer11437 жыл бұрын
The kit for the transom is the best solution to stupid engineering on mercrisers part. Not only making the steering inaccessible, but mercruisers' kit makes for a mechanically unsound repair. As well as there way always leaks water into the boat. I just used this kit for the first time. I can say it saved time and there was no frustration level . J-Tech Marine
@josephbokenko7536 жыл бұрын
Awesome video, the kit worked great.
@justinwolff75236 жыл бұрын
thank you great video baught the kit did it myself saved me alot of money
@richo66210 жыл бұрын
great job on the video and very thorough
@V8Lounge4 жыл бұрын
Really Good explanation. Greetings from the V8Lounge in Germany
@scottjones684111 жыл бұрын
once you've replaced the wear bushing, and I assume there is only one, at the top, none at the bottom, and everything is reassembled and torqued down properly, how much side to side and up and down play should there be if any. is there anything you can adjust to minimize the play until you replace the wear bushing?
@nestyles117 жыл бұрын
Would you use 3m 5200 sealant instead of permatex?
@rixmag7 жыл бұрын
Hi, Getting ready to reassemble my Merc A1G2 transom assembly. I have concerns about the pin. The pin the goes through the gimbal ring seems like it needs some sort of seal to prevent seawater intrusion. I cannot seem to find it listed anywhere. Should I just put an o-ring in there, or is there a specific seal(s) for the steering ping as it connects through the ring? Thanks in advance.
@6202dougw9 жыл бұрын
Great video, very informative Thanks
@gianko76694 жыл бұрын
Hi, can I know how much you pulled the nuts with the Torque wrench? Thank in advance, I want to do the same job but I can't find an online workshop manual
@user-yl7qb2gm1p4 жыл бұрын
Good video, but I would like to learn more about the name of this brilliant gasket, and where it can be ordered?
@huskybuilder23403 жыл бұрын
You just saved me a hell allot of cash! Thanks!
@OFFSHOREJOJO8 жыл бұрын
Great info!
@bondjamesbond11515 жыл бұрын
This is a very good video much appreciated
@garypenhall25265 жыл бұрын
I have excessive play left and right on my stern drive my left gimble ring bolt is tightenable but the right is just turning not tightening This is invaluable info Thanks
@jrmhrpr11 жыл бұрын
Thanks man! We think we have a leak in the bellows somewhere. When the drive is down there is no leak. As soon as we put it up it pours in like a small waterfall.
@michaelneuman69108 жыл бұрын
I am unclear on the u joint bellow and the aluminum ring replacement. You said you made a tool? what does it look like i have been told you can mess this up if not careful.
@sunnycrockett1233 жыл бұрын
I was wondering why my bravo 1 had that plate bolted on the top. Now I know they used this process.
@chriscarter9743 жыл бұрын
You da man. Thanks so much for your help
@joeyannuzzo49089 жыл бұрын
Very good video I have a alpha 1 generation 1 with loose steering will your kit work on cutting the top out and rebuild, mine has the same freeplay. thank you Joe
@jordanscottsemrowstevens5542 Жыл бұрын
Did you ever find an answer to this? I am wondering the same
@jordanscottsemrowstevens5542 Жыл бұрын
Great video and very happy to see there is a way more efficient solution. That being said will your kit work on a alpha one gen 1? I can’t seem to find anything on the gen 1s
@bodyshotjake74753 жыл бұрын
Ron your video says 55 foot pounds but the paper slip in the kit says 50. What one should I do?
@lloydcisco30275 жыл бұрын
In the 70s I started with 280trs drives in new 27ft magnum boats. gimbal were splinted so was the tiller arm. Still no good today the better way latham external string that's the best end of problem
@user-ki5ws5wf8t Жыл бұрын
What is the part number for that block off plate ?
@Captain-ln3vh3 жыл бұрын
This guy just saved me $3;800. You can’t trust anyone, that’s why I check everything. My gimbal wasn’t worn out the two bolts on the u bolt we’re loose.
@walliisch4 жыл бұрын
Why jump over the most interesting part, how to put on the gear lube hose onto the bell housing? Looking for some tips how to accomplish this easily.
@markjennings23154 жыл бұрын
How stiff/loose should the gimbal be left to right on the pin? When is it too stiff or too loose left to right wise. I think my one is too stiff and can only just be moved by hand. Great video, thanks so much.
@Dwq4711 ай бұрын
Ever get your answer?
@udoknak60752 жыл бұрын
Hey thank you very much from Germany. Is it possibel to get a repair set from you? I have a Bravo 3 with a Mercruiser 4,2 D-tronic (250 HP each).
@audivito10 жыл бұрын
can i do this operation on the Mercruiser TRS stern from 1987,, defect steering arm, and would like to check the worn at the bolt from the gimbal ring and to steering pin..and this look as a easy and quick way to repair the failure....
@garysmith31903 жыл бұрын
Most parts for TR and TRS are gone. Listen to this guy and you will be in fine shape
@jackeagy99013 жыл бұрын
Can I replace just the gimbal u bolt with removing the whole gimbal housing
@jackeagy99013 жыл бұрын
Without removing the gimbal housing
@anthonydarezzo85775 жыл бұрын
Hello does anyone have the number I can call for the wrenches and JM kit
@keithsage72587 жыл бұрын
I plan to restore re-paint, and re-power my Boat. Would it be better to do all the work removing the Gimbel housing?
@jimspencer11437 жыл бұрын
Keith Sage yes. If your going to do all that work. removing the transom assembly when the engine is out takes only about an hour. and when you go back in you will have the added benefit of a fresh transom seal on your restoration. plus when it is all out the transom is more accessible to check for rot.
@keithsage72587 жыл бұрын
Will do..Thanks Jim.
@PS-zx9ot3 жыл бұрын
You "unloosened" the bolt eh? Doesn't that mean to tighten??
@rcytb2 жыл бұрын
What an unbrilliant and unkind comment.
@Andrico773 жыл бұрын
How much play in drive is too much. Mine swings 1 inch each way
@Dwq4711 ай бұрын
Ever find your answer?
@Andrico7711 ай бұрын
@@Dwq47 nope
@Dwq4711 ай бұрын
@@Andrico77 mine has 3.5” of play…. Yup… time to spend money. Mine affects my steering a lot, I’d say you’re on your way to needing it replaced but if the steering is fine, you could get away with it for now.