Alpha 1 Gimbal Ring Replacement

In this video i remove the gimble bearing using tools loaned from autozone part number 27033 slide hammer part number 27129 axel bearing removal set.

Alpha 1 gimbal ring replacement.

Replacing your r mr or alpha one gimbal ring knowing your gimbal before attempting to replace your gimbal ring you need to determine exactly which gimbal you have. Replace bushings and seal re install gimbal ring with new. Shipshape bellsouth net sold 10 1 13 feel free to contact us for our current inventory this is a flat top mercruiser gimbal assembly off of a freshwater boat. In today s video we rebuild the gimbal housing on my mercruiser alpha i gen.

Sterndrive replacement is a company unlike any other in the sale of aftermarket mercruiser s sterndrive alpha one generation 1 alpha one generation 2 bravo 1 our stern drive designed to replace mercury marine s mercruiser alpha one r mr gen 2 and bravo one stern drives. Older r type units with the push in hinge pins are not covered in this section. 1 oem mercruiser outdrive transom gimbal ring to housing hinge pin 77123. If you need tips on replacing an older r type gimbal ring just send us an email.

This is very similar to the process for bravo drives as well. Using a 1 4 28 tap in a hand tap holder apply a small amount of oil in each hole and on tap. This kit will only work on bravo 1 bravo 2 bravo 3 and alpha 1 gen 2 only. It has a square on the bottom 1 389 for the gimbal ring and a spline on the top for a splined steering lever.

This shaft is used with replacement gimbal rings on pre alpha drives with gimbal housings ending with ser 6 225 577 approximately 1976 1983. This video was uploaded from an android phone. This repair should be made by a marine mechanic. Update your shipping location 7 s 0 p o n s o a r p a 7 e e d 1 1 u j 1 0 f j 1 1.