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Ron, I have my ring boxed up, please send info on payment etc.
Or call my cell 609 238 2502. I also snapped off two of the grounding bolts, can you drill them out and install a helicoil, or weld and tap? Let me know additional cost. I will also need to know what is the best way to set up and down play, .002 - .010 and how much is best. Guess I just need to talk with you.

Thanks
Shawn

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I just found out my gimbal rings are worn. I'm going to try and pick them up this weekend and send out for repair. The motors are out so the time is right.

Ron, I saw your boat, Wild Thing, at Key West last week. Was that you or the new owner? I thought you just got an OL.

Roger

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Wowchad, I live in Milwaukee and re-did both of my gimbals, I sent you an e-mail, if your looking for suggestions or answers. Jim

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ANy idea on how to get the lower PIN, Lower Swivel out, I brike the cotter pin btw too. transom off boat now.
Going to have gimbal repaired..if i can get the pin out. Just hammer out?

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ahh, a little heat and popped out...

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Give Me A Call On My Cell I Have A Couple Of Ways To Remove It. Ron Bender 216-390-1330

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JR Marine ROCKS!

I did mine the old fashioned way last winter, the way Merc explains it in their shop manual, and before I knew about JR's method. Funny thing, I had my gimbal redone by him, but didn't realize he suggested a different method.... cutting into the back of the gimble instead of holes.

I also bought some inexpensive wrenches and grinded them and heated/bent them like crazy so they would work through the holes. JR Marine's way would have been so much simplier! He will also rent you his wrenches for a small fee.

Anyway, my gimble has held up perfectly! And I even sent him my center pin, he checked it and said it was fine, so I reused it. Cool and trust worthly guy!

I also bought his stainless steel U-Bolt. Basically the reason a gimble fails is because the stock medal bolt will streatch, then the damage begins.

A word of caution, when tighting the new stainless U-bolt, do it one flat at a time! Stainless, doesn't tolerate stretching and could break, but once torqued, it will not stretch and the gimble will last a long time.

I checked the torque on mine three times this season and it was still perfect. I have some special tools that I bought for the job. I'd be happy to lend them to someone if you need them (AND RETURN THEM! LOL).

Good luck,

Tom

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I did mine (sorry no pics - except avitar)

I have nothing but good things to say about this experience!

Thank you for everything Ron

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Some guy is selling full stainless steel gimbal rings on ebay for $600.

Hill Marine, anyone ever hear of them? They claim it's only 8# more weight???

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I am having mine done as we speak, my mechanic is pulling the motor and transom assy off, he talked me out of drilling the holes and installing the cover plate. I dont think he wanted to do it.

I ordered a new SS upper shaft from Chad Hill on ebay, he hasnt even sent me an acknowledgement saying he got the payment, this was from a 11/14 order.

Ron, I will give you a call, I want to send my ring to you for repair, I should have got the upper shaft from you also.