mercruiser a1/gen 2- removing gimball ring without removing outer transomplate assy

[clerihew82]

Mercruiser 5.7 engine alpha one generation 2 outdrive. I aquired a new boat today. I am trying to remove the gimbal ring without having to take off the outer transom plate assembly. Can that be done without having to take the plate off. I seen a procedure here: http://www.boatfix.com/merc/Servmanl/14/14b4.pdf . I ths that the way to do it or is there a better way. Thanks.

 

[Bifflefan]

Re: mercruiser a1/gen 2- removing gimball ring without removing outer transomplate a

Pull the drive off, remove the trim position and trim limit sensors, remove the hinge pins and dont drop it on your toe.
Your done.

 

[stonyloam]

Re: mercruiser a1/gen 2- removing gimball ring without removing outer transomplate a

I assume you are talking about drilling the holes in the gimbal housing. That is how you do it without removing gimbal housing. The better way is to pull the engine and remove the housing. Curious, why do you want to remove the gimbal ring?

 

[clerihew82]

Re: mercruiser a1/gen 2- removing gimball ring without removing outer transomplate a

The gimbel ring is broken. i need to take it off and replace it. The outdrive also needs to be replaced. It is busted up.

 

[stonyloam]

Re: mercruiser a1/gen 2- removing gimball ring without removing outer transomplate a

That is a pretty good reason. You might look at SEI replacement outdrives. Good luck.

 

[QC]

Re: mercruiser a1/gen 2- removing gimball ring without removing outer transomplate a

Pull the drive off, remove the trim position and trim limit sensors, remove the hinge pins and dont drop it on your toe.
Your done.

That's how you remove the gimbal housing, not the gimbal ring

 

[Don S]

Re: mercruiser a1/gen 2- removing gimball ring without removing outer transomplate a

That's how you remove the gimbal housing, not the gimbal ring

Not exactly, that's how you remove a bellhousing, not a gimbal ring or housing.

 

[Bifflefan]

Re: mercruiser a1/gen 2- removing gimball ring without removing outer transomplate a

That's how you remove the gimbal housing, not the gimbal ring

After re-reading I saw my boo boo.

 

[billder62]

Re: mercruiser a1/gen 2- removing gimball ring without removing outer transomplate a

Jr marine sells a kit that works out a lot better than the merc one.

 

[Bondo]

Re: mercruiser a1/gen 2- removing gimball ring without removing outer transomplate a

I am trying to remove the gimbal ring without having to take off the outer transom plate assembly.

Ayuh,... Sure, but ya gotta pull the motor, so you can work from the inside, as well as the outside of the hull...

 

[clerihew82]

Re: mercruiser a1/gen 2- removing gimball ring without removing outer transomplate a

Has any body used the kit on JR marine?

http://www.jrmarine.com/instructions.htm

So for my project im going to need the gimbal ring, bell housing and possibly an outdrive. I have the one that cam off of it. I will post some pics of it shortly and see if it can be rebuilt.

thanks

 

[Bondo]

Re: mercruiser a1/gen 2- removing gimball ring without removing outer transomplate a

Ayuh,... That Bravo kit ain't gonna help you on an Alpha...

It takes maybe an hour to pull the motor,...
Then ya don't have to be drilling holes in the transom cover...

 

[stonyloam]

Re: mercruiser a1/gen 2- removing gimball ring without removing outer transomplate a

One thing about "pulling the motor", it is not quite the same as pulling a car engine, where you remove it entirely from the car. For a rebuild naturally you would, but in this case you just need access to the transom plate, so you may only have to lift the motor enough for the oil pan to clear and then move it forward (or push the boat back) enough to make room to do the job. So in your case (depending of course on how your boat is set up) pulling the motor may not as daunting a challenge as it first seems. Someone please correct me if I am wrong. Good luck.

 

[QC]

Re: mercruiser a1/gen 2- removing gimball ring without removing outer transomplate a

You are right ^^^^^

 

[clerihew82]

Re: mercruiser a1/gen 2- removing gimball ring without removing outer transomplate a

Ok i need to kinda get my head around that i guess about pulling the motor. Heres some pics of the outdrive. See what yall think. I would like to rebuild if at all cost just to keep the expences as low as i can.

I know i will need the lower housing just because the fin is broke off.

 

[QC]

Re: mercruiser a1/gen 2- removing gimball ring without removing outer transomplate a

After re-reading I saw my boo boo.

Don't feel alone . . .

Not exactly, that's how you remove a bellhousing, not a gimbal ring or housing.

I just can't get past an automotive "bell" housing. The semantics are obviously important. My bad. :redface:

 

[Bondo]

Re: mercruiser a1/gen 2- removing gimball ring without removing outer transomplate a

Ok i need to kinda get my head around that i guess about pulling the motor. Heres some pics of the outdrive. See what yall think. I would like to rebuild if at all cost just to keep the expences as low as i can.

I know i will need the lower housing just because the fin is broke off.

Ayuh,... An SEI replacement will be Waaaaay Cheaper than fixin' that drive....

 

[stonyloam]

Re: mercruiser a1/gen 2- removing gimball ring without removing outer transomplate a

If I am not mistaken your bellhousing is also broken. With that amount of damage it would not be unreasonable to expect that there is damage to the gimbal housing where the upper and lower pivot pins are located. Rather than trying to repair what you have it might be easier and way less expensive to pick up an entire used unit (gimbal housing, bellhousing and ring). There is a nice looking one on e-bay for $700. Do a search for "mercruiser gen 2 transom". IMHO.

 

[clerihew82]

Re: mercruiser a1/gen 2- removing gimball ring without removing outer transomplate a

what yall think about this??? $1295 with free shipping....


http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NEW-...3283307QQptZBoatQ5fPartsQ5fAccessoriesQ5fGear

 

[Bondo]

Re: mercruiser a1/gen 2- removing gimball ring without removing outer transomplate a

what yall think about this??? $1295 with free shipping....


http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NEW-...3283307QQptZBoatQ5fPartsQ5fAccessoriesQ5fGear

Ayuh,... I'd rather see ya buy the same drive, for the same money, Right here at iboats....

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