seth0687

Hey guys, I'm looking into doing the JR marine gimbal ring fix and was wondering if anyone has done this and any feedback from those who have.

I have a bravo 1, and watched the videos and read the instructinos, and it seems pretty straight forward, but figured I'd check it by you guys before diving straight in!!

How long did it take you guys? How many cases of beer were necessary lol? Etc.

Thanks,

Seth

fountainfan42

couple hours and a bottle of tequilla

JR Marine is great to deal with as well

apollard

Took me close to 3 hours, but I did the shift bellows & such also. Get the SS hinge pin, most likely your is corroded.

1BIGJIM

iTrader: (1)

Ron Bender is great to work with. I have used it several times. Pictures below

http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/g...made-easy.html

Wasted Income

I'm planning to have them repair the threads in my bravo bellhousing this winter. Seems like they have their poop in a group.

seth0687

Were there any rough spots encountered? I plan on just taking my time, but I am also not a marine mechanic either.

seth

JMS322

I did one side last winter. Started the project on Friday afternoon, had a local guy weld up my gimble ring, and was back together Saturday around noon. Was a pretty straight forward job.

BGIII

iTrader: (3)

If you are reasonably mechanically inclined and follow the instructions precisely and it is a piece of cake. My repair was on a low hour fresh water boat which I am sure helped a lot.

firehawkcat

His repair kit is top notch follow the directions and you cant go wrong, take your time and you should be fine

n20michael

I was gonna use his kit,but, ended up getting a brand new Gimble ring off Ebay for cheap, I did use his stainless steel swivel pin and it was really good quality, I would definately use and recommend his stuff. As others have mentioned Ron is a great fuy to deal with.

Good Luck
Michael