ICDEDPPL

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Pulled my drive off and this is what i found




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

2112

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.
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LAKESIDE RESTORATIONS

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

ICDEDPPL

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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

LAKESIDE RESTORATIONS

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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marinetrans

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".

ICDEDPPL

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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:




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

LAKESIDE RESTORATIONS

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

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

Havent heard of that one.

Rob

LAKESIDE RESTORATIONS

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..