I already have the bearing in there, so should I just take it out again then? right now it seems like it's locked in so in order to align it I would have to take it out again correct? ( just wanted to let everyone know I really appreciate all the help you guys are giving me)

I was on ebay and saw a guy was selling this tool

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...category=26455

is that what I would need to align the gimbal bearing to the engine?

Can't access Ebay here at work, but the one you want is from Whoya (member on this forum). He sells on ebay, or PM him. I have used his with great results, and it is a quality piece of work at a good price.

You don't need to take it out, it just needs a little
manipulation.

It's not locked in place, it just takes a little effort to move it.

You really should get an alignment tool to do this ( but in a pinch, I've used a piece of 1 3/8" o.d. pipe to manipulate the bearing position)

Whenver you guys get a chance if you could look at that ebay link and let me know if that's what I need to align the gimbal bearing with the engine that would be great. I'm tempted to buy it and i belive it's what I need but I just want to be sure. Thanks and hopefully someone can let me know

Yes, that tool is what you need and is sold by whoya, a member here on the boards.

Good dude, and good to deal with. I've bought the same tool from him.

To do the engine alinement the engine may need to be raised or lowered. I just did mine this spring after I rebuilt the transom and raised my engine.