MC-1 Gimbal bearing snap ring.

baconbiscut

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I have an early 70's vintage Merc 140. Just did U-Joints on the drive now I'm trying to replace the gimbal bearing. Mine has the snap ring, I'm having a difficult time getting snap ring pliers down in the gimbal housing to remove it. Do you guys have any tips or tricks for getting it out? I couldn't find a super long set of snap ring pliers at the hardware store.
 

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Here are a few other posts for you to check out from the archives... just don't comment in any. They are just for research and commenting in them will get them locked out.

Ziggy in Post#5 talks about your issue
Old style gimbal bearing snap ring

And this one:

Also this one:

The part number for the actual long snap ring tool is:

Mercruiser 91-37240A1​

There's a used one on ebay right now for 99 clams plus shipping if you search that part number.
 
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