That time of the year again!!

[BigDog98]

So i am getting ready to start working on the boat again and spending a tone of money again! Just have a few questions before i start doing so! SO as many of you may remember or those of you that have not i had a problem with my engine and low and high psi readings in the cylinders and coming to a conclusion of the heads needing to be adjusted but this is still a theory and real results wont be available during the boating season. So in the mean while i am going to start servicing the boat before the major repairs come in. So i am about to order a few things through amazon to replace the gimbals bearing and the bellows and trim limit switch and so on. So here are the links to where i will be purchasing where and what and i need your opinion if the will work and if they are good quality. So the link for the bellows kit is here: Amazon.com: Transom Bellows Kit with Gimbal Bearing for Mercruiser Alpha I Gen II similar to 30-803099T1: Sports & Outdoors
The link for the trim limit switches: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001F0M7L4/ref=gno_cart_title_5?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER
the link to the gimbals bearing remover tool aka slide hammer : Professional-Grade Automotive Slide-Hammer Puller Set - Pulls Dents, Gears & Axles: Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific
the link to the gimbals installation tool: Professional-Grade Neiko Bearing Race and Seal Driver Set - Amazon.com
and i will be using my Mercury Bellows Adhesive 92-86166Q1 that i have already purchased to nicely make a water tight seal up in there! Please tell me if everything im about to purchase is good and that i have everything to replace the gimbals and service it! Thank you in advance!

 

[mr300z87]

Re: That time of the year again!!

I personally would use mercruiser parts not aftermarket especially in critical areas like the u-joint bellows and the gimbal bearing. The extra cost is money well spent. It's just my opinion.

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: That time of the year again!!

Why not shop iboats? Or maybe you should be asking those questions on the Amazon boating forum. Boat Parts & Accessories For Your Boat - iboats

 

[alldodge]

Re: That time of the year again!!

Opinion
Don't have any issue with Serria or OEM boots and bearings.
http://www.boatfix.com/merc/Tools/tool1.pdf
You can do it without but having a boot expander tool 91-45497A1 really helps
The gimbal bearing can be removed with a slide hammer so long as it doesn't **** a bit on the way out. Have a look here at some tools made uphttp://forums.iboats.com/mercruiser-i-o-inboard-engines-outdrives/homemade-gimble-bearing-puller-343060.html

The bearing driver set is a nice set to have around and use but in the previous link, folks have some other ideas

 

[BigDog98]

Re: That time of the year again!!

Ok thanks. I mean I am trying to keep down the funds for the boat since I need major money for the engine repairs. But if you guys say that siera parts are good then I'll go with those.

 

[BigDog98]

Re: That time of the year again!!

Yea im thinking about getting it from iboats! A bit pricey tho!