water in new bellows
 

Pulled my drive off and this is what i found

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...n/IMG00001.jpg


Its a brand new bellows/gimbal just put on a couple months ago, boat was in the water only a couple times after.

Bellows still looks brand new, I was able to turn the clamp at least 2 more turns maybe it was loose? not sure if where else the water could get in

Unforutnately, you need to replace the Gimbal bearing and in my opinion the u-joints on your input shaft.

There could be a pin hole letting the water in thru the bellows or leaking past the drive-bellhousing interface.

The good news is you caught it before a catstrophic failure of the bearings mentioned above. It is a PITA but swap them out and for 20 bucks, put on another new bellows.

Yes, I have been there. Recently in fact. Start soaking your Gimbal bearing in PB corrosion buster now. Mine was a nightmare to get out.

At least it is winter now. :cool:
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Unless you got way too much water in your bilge, I too would say it is time for a boot & bearing kit for the transom assembly.. :) Jamie / Lakeside

I was afraid you guys might say that.. damn shame I only got two days out with this one.. turning the bearing by hand, its not exactly smooth :(

Who had best pricing on bearing kits? Is there a tool that makes accessing the bellow clamps easier?

thanx


found the tool .. flexible screwdriver Snap On tool Number 7M6A

We sell the kits. Feel free to give me a call on monday if you are interested.. :) Jamie / Lakeside Restorations 570-639-2628

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Merc has a new gimbal bearing, non-geaseable, it has a "white dot" on it, it replaces the "red dot" one.They also have a "plug kit "to plug the zerk fitting pipe thread. ALL gimbal bearings will go to this now including Alpha which I think has a "yellow dot" and the Vazer has a "green dot".

Lakeside: checked out your site, nice work you guys do...was wondering if you handle embroidery too... the logo is faded on my seats and hatch:


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...derseat001.jpg

Not having any luck getting the old logo from AT, so is it possible to duplicate it?
I figure this would involve all new vinyl, probably would need to send you guys the whole seat?


thanx

Thanks. :)

We do, do upholstery work. If you want to give me a call this week I can go over what we could offer you.. :) Jamie / Lakeside 570-639-2628

For the XR's ? is it supose to be better/stronger or just less maintance?

Havent heard of that one.

Rob:drink:

I belive less maint.. I personally dont like the idea of not being able to add a shot of grease periodically.. In a marine environment where stuff occassionally gets wet or damp to say the least, it is nice to be able to service some of the stuff to an extent.. Giving a couple shots of grease to the bearing here & there sure has the capability of keeping it in better shape long term.. I sort of wonder sometimes if they have a conspiracy & desire to sell more bearings & stuff..