gimbal ring replacement is a plug kit ok or no??
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Yeah I plan to just replace it. Did u need special wrenches to get the nut off?? The reason I ask is bc when u look up instructions is says something about a wrench kit
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No idea if the Alpha is the same, but I replaced:
swivel pin (JR Marine), swiver pin bushings & seal, U bolt (again, JR Marine). Call JR - they'll know what you are likely to need and set you up. I made my own special wrenches by grinding oan old one I had around for easier access, but it could be done without that as stated.
I also replaced the u joint & shift cable bellows, raw water tube, tilt pin bushings, etc.
swivel pin (JR Marine), swiver pin bushings & seal, U bolt (again, JR Marine). Call JR - they'll know what you are likely to need and set you up. I made my own special wrenches by grinding oan old one I had around for easier access, but it could be done without that as stated.
I also replaced the u joint & shift cable bellows, raw water tube, tilt pin bushings, etc.
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If you can do the basics you could have the motor ready to pull and save yourself some bucks. It's a simple process. The hard part is having the equipment to yank the motor.
I personally would pull the motors as there is always plenty of little things you want to do when the motors are out.
I personally would pull the motors as there is always plenty of little things you want to do when the motors are out.
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totally agree with post 15 and post 17. plus are you totally set up for pulling the motor. seen more than a few times the cutout not having enough room on the inside to work with. hence one of the reasons why merc came out with the plug kit many years`ago.
Last edited by BUP; 11-16-2011 at 11:59 PM.