Swivel Shaft Grease Fitting on gimbal housing seems to lead to a black hole.

[cecho]

I've pumped 20 pumps into the grease zerk at the top and it doesn't seem to be going anywhere. Any ideas? If I had to guess, I'd guess there's a whole buncha grease in an empty cavity up there and that there's too much old grease to let the new grease come out the bottom.

Swivel Shaft Grease Fitting:

 

[cr2k]

Re: Swivel Shaft Grease Fitting on gimbal housing seems to lead to a black hole.

Well as they get worn it gets easier to put grease in. Less resistance. Yes there is a big cavity there, you may be able to see it from the inside of the transom with a mirror. 1 or 2 pumps should be plenty a few times a year.

 

[achris]

Re: Swivel Shaft Grease Fitting on gimbal housing seems to lead to a black hole.

If you see grease coming out on the outside of the gimbal housing, the seal's shot and needs replacing. But what you have now is a LOT of grease on the inside of the boat. If you have access, have a look just above the steering arm... That's where all your grease is now...

Chris.....

 

[cecho]

Re: Swivel Shaft Grease Fitting on gimbal housing seems to lead to a black hole.

I found the grease! :juggle:

 

[cr2k]

Re: Swivel Shaft Grease Fitting on gimbal housing seems to lead to a black hole.

Recycle! lol

 

[Bondo]

Re: Swivel Shaft Grease Fitting on gimbal housing seems to lead to a black hole.

Recycle! lol

Ayuh,.... Prop shaft grease,....

 

[cecho]

Re: Swivel Shaft Grease Fitting on gimbal housing seems to lead to a black hole.

Ayuh,.... Prop shaft grease,....

Awww, but I bought the special spline grease for that! :blue:

I'll figure out a good use for it. :lol: I have yet to repack the trailer bearings.