Table of Contents
- 1 How do I know if my Mercruiser gimbal bearing is bad?
- 2 How many pumps of grease do I need for gimbal bearing?
- 3 How long does it take to change a gimbal bearing?
- 4 How long does a sterndrive last?
- 5 How many pumps are in a gimbal bearing?
- 6 How often should Mercruiser bellows be replaced?
- 7 How do you replace a gimbal bearing on a bicycle?
- 8 Where is the gimbal housing on a MerCruiser?
- 9 When to know if your gimbal bearings are bad?
How do I know if my Mercruiser gimbal bearing is bad?
Your gimbal bearing will make the most noise when turning the boat. Will be a low pitched growl. Noise will usually subside some after several shots of grease to the gimbal zerk on the starboard side of the transom housing. A bad gimbal bearing will make noise anytime engine is running.
How many pumps of grease do I need for gimbal bearing?
As far as application, I shoot around ten full pumps of grease into the gimbal. Any extra falls into the bellows and keeps things nice and greasy!”
How often should you grease a gimbal bearing?
Changing the oil every year is the right thing to do as well as greasing the prop shaft. One item you are missing is the removal of the lower unit and greasing the u-joints. The grease fitting on the side is to grease the gimbal bearing.
How long does it take to change a gimbal bearing?
I think in all, he mentioned the parts would come to around $200 total. 3-4 days to complete.
How long does a sterndrive last?
It’s also common to expect between 10-15 years out of a well-used sterndrive and transom assembly, and then it’s a matter of continual repairs or replacing it once and for all. Sterndrives are a faster and more efficient design, as they are mounted to the rear and produce less drag.
How often should boat Bellows be replaced?
every two years
Inspect the bellows annually and replace it every two years. Many, myself included, feel that if the drive is removed for inspection, you may as well just replace the bellows while you’re at it.
How many pumps are in a gimbal bearing?
There is no specific number of pumps when greasing a gimbal bearing (or any bearing for that matter). In the case of the gimbal, pump until you feel resistance. At the moment you feel resistance, STOP. That might be 1 pump, or 10.
How often should Mercruiser bellows be replaced?
How long does a Mercruiser outdrive last?
How do you replace a gimbal bearing on a bicycle?
The gimbal bearing is press-fit into the gimbal housing. Look in through the bell housing (the large hole) and you will see the bearing. The center portion should turn smooth with no crunchy feel, sticking or loosness. Replacement of the bearing requires special tools. Read below for Gimbal Bearing Replacement Procedure.
Where is the gimbal housing on a MerCruiser?
It is sealed to the back of the boats transom. The gimbal housing itself has no moving parts. The gimbal housing assembly consists of a gimbal ring, bell housing, bellows, shift cable, trim senders, gimbal bearing, water hose and other misc items. The gimbal bearing fits tightly into the gimbal housing.
Can a bad gimbal bearing crack a bell housing?
Gimbal bearings run under severe stress and canfail. A bad gimbal bearing can crack your $3000transom housing Just a little water in the U-Joint bellows area and your gimbal bearing and u-joints will be “toast”. Inspecting Your Gimbal bearing.
When to know if your gimbal bearings are bad?
Inspecting Your Gimbal bearing. Usually the boat owner will suspect a gimbal bearing problem only after they have heard a “growling” noise from the transom or drive area. The growl will be more pronounced when the steering wheel is fully turned to one side or the other.