Go Back  Offshoreonly.com > Technical > Drives and Lower Units
gimbal bearing extraction tool >

gimbal bearing extraction tool

Notices

gimbal bearing extraction tool

Thread Tools
 
Old 01-18-2010, 02:25 PM
  #21  
Registered
 
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Hendersonville, TN
Posts: 726
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

I use a slide hammer as well. I have had a couple that where just impossible to get out. In that case I used the nut on the slide hammer like a puller. Take a block of wood with a hole in it across the gimble with the slide hammer through the hole then tighten the nut.

The center race of the bearing has adjustment. If it is not aligned you will know it trying to put the drive back on.
Tow-N-One is offline  
Old 01-18-2010, 03:43 PM
  #22  
Registered
 
Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 496
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by wjb21ndtown
If you're just doing a R&R of your old gimble bearing, why would you need an alignment tool? Isn't the housing going to do that for you?
Nope, The center part of the bearing will need to be aligned also.

It is strongly recommended that anytime you pull your drive off the the boat you check the alignment, So that you are sure everything is still aligned correctly and that the engine coupler is well greased up also, Or you risk a engine coupler failure or even a bearing failure, Among some other things that could go wrong.
Boat Tech is offline  
Old 01-18-2010, 06:23 PM
  #23  
Gold Member
Gold Member
 
seafordguy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Seaford, VA
Posts: 4,910
Received 771 Likes on 352 Posts
Default

You could have a hell of a time getting the driveshaft in without aligning that thing first - especially as you struggle to get everything lined up and the shift cable on, etc....

It's a well spent $30....
seafordguy is offline  
Old 01-18-2010, 11:50 PM
  #24  
Registered
iTrader: (1)
 
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Vermilion, OH
Posts: 1,030
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

As said before

Last edited by whoya; 01-18-2010 at 11:54 PM. Reason: nnnn
whoya is offline  

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On



Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.