Hi - I have a 1990 Alpha I Generation II 4.3L Mercruiser. I am the original owner. It has a bad gimble bellows, gimble bearing, and engine coupler. <br /><br />I have a very complete home shop, but no Mercury speciality tools except for the engine alignment tool. I have the Mercruiser FACTORY manuals. Please help with the following questions:<br /><br />1. As I have to replace the gimble bellows and gimble bearing, can I replace the engine coupler WITHOUT pulling the engine?<br /><br />2. I have slide hammers, three jaw internal pullers, crains, etc. Are any other Mecruiser speciality tools a must?<br /><br />3. I've noted no other failures except the above. However, what should be replaced when I'm in there (like exhaust bellows, shift bellows, etc).<br /><br />4. Any tips to help pulling the transom assembly apart? Maybe a web site? I sure hate to drill and tap out the sides of the lower unit and would like to avoid that. Once I read that in the manuals - well, let's just say I'm dissapointed in Mercruiser! It would be great if I could do the MINIMUM to replace the gimble bellows and the gimble bearing.<br /><br />5. Is there kind of a all in one kit somewhere on the web for all the gaskets, bellows, etc? I've looked and couldn't find one.<br /><br />Any other tips would be appreciated!
