How do you ID a Mercrusier gimble?

[Homerr]

I happened onto a Mercruiser gimble, but I can't seem to find the serial numbers on it.<br /><br />How do you tell what it is (Pre-alpha, Alpha 1,2 etc...) ?<br /><br />Is there a web site that shows the different type or a way to ID it?<br /><br />Thanks,<br /><br />H.

 

[WillyBWright]

Re: How do you ID a Mercrusier gimble?

Older gimbals have pins that look like nails to hold the pivots in. There'll be 1/8" holes near them for the retaining pin. Newer ones use a pivot that screws into the bell housing (what the drive bolts to). There would be no 1/8" pin holes.

 

[Homerr]

Re: How do you ID a Mercrusier gimble?

This one has screw-in pins, so would it be an Alpha 1 or?<br /><br />Thanks,<br /><br />H.

 

[Bondo]

Re: How do you ID a Mercrusier gimble?

Sounds like an Alpha 1.......