Hello, i hit something in the water and cracked my gimbal ring and broke the wear plate between the upper gearcase and the gimbal ring on the right side of a counter rotation outdrive, my question what is the signifigance of the broken wear surface on the upper gearcase and what problems would it cause if this g oes unrepaired, thanks. The signature stainless steel gimbal ring is the ultimate replacement part for your sterndrive application. They act as a spacer between the bell housing and the gimbal ring. Mercruiser ujoint bellows for alpha one, alpha gen ii and bravo sterndrives. I need to replace the gimbal ring on my bravo one outdrive. Hello, i hit something in the water and cracked my gimbal ring. Hill marine stainless steel mercruiser bravo gimbal ring. It is the shaft that goes thru the gimbal ring and attaches to the steering lever, and is square on shaft to square on tiller arm. It can leak in at the top of the gimbal ring where the steering shaft passes into the boat. If you have trim sender switches on either side of your gimbal ring, you have threaded hinge pins. This high performance gimbal ring has the fat stainless hinge pins.
I do have this ring in another listing with a steering arm and shaft. Mercruiser alpha 1 gen one generation gimbal ring transom info 9315892352 alfa. New oem mercruiser alpha gen 1 transom assembly 7146600cp replaces gen 1 alpha transoms approx 1983 to 1991 includes. Cox rings stainless steel gimbal ring mercruiser bravo i.
Causes of loose steering on an alpha 1 non gen 2 gimbal. Apollo 15 flight journal orbital science and crew rest. The gimbal ring carries the full load of the drive pushing the boat, do not skimp on a proper repair. Visually inspect engine for cracked hoses, defective belts. Apr 29, 2009 i need to replace the gimbal ring on my bravo one outdrive with the engine and transom installed. This cracked all the way through the aluminum carrier. Move to the top of the gimbal ring and loosen the steering lever screw and nut. Replaces mercury part numbers 10805164 ubolt and 11862903 nuts. Trim cylinders, all bellows, gimbal bearing, trim hoses, inner transom plate and mounting hardware this will not work with alpha one gen 2 outdrives call with questions 8562326969.
The investigated steel is characterized by high susceptibility to cold cracking. Works with all standard and magnum bravo transom assemblies. The gimbal ring can then be repaired and a new pin and bushing installed without pulling the engine. Another reason for replacing the gimbal ring is wear. This rebuild procedure will save the cost of a brand new expensive gimbal ring. The transom assembly, or gimbal housing, is what handles the the forces produced by your propeller and stern drive to accelerate and steer your boat through the water. Mercury mercruiser bravo gimbal ring assy 8m0062440 available at wholesale marine. When it comes to replacing your wornout or faulty gimbal ring, dont let history repeat itself, replace it with a signature stainless. How to remove the gimbal housing on a mercruiser bravo i. Later, lava from the moons interior welled up through fissures in the basins to fill them. We had allowed some time in the eva1 timeline for familiarization with. Need advice bravo iii gimbal ring replacement mechanic. How to remove a gimbal bearing on a mercruiser gone. Bravo 1, swivel pinsteeringarm alternative repair there is a right way and a wrong way to repair your gimbal ring steering shaft sounds like you have already started the wrong way here is a link to download the manual for bravo setup and includes step by step instructions on how to properly repair your problem.
Buy a genuine mercury quicksilver or aftermarket part. Also included in this kit is a special locating ring with seals pressed internally to seal vertical shaft. Gimbel ring removal gimbel ring installation jr marine 1476 e. Some features may not work as intended in your current browser. Unfollow gimbal alpha one to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Cp performance gimbal rings, housings and replacement parts. We will weld the top of your bravo 1 gimbal ring where the swivel shaft fits and remachine the square. The gimbal ring is the oval shaped components at the outside of the transom where the bell housing is attached, it will have two nuts at the top that you can attempt to tighten to try to remove some of the play, this usually. Ghrkits the alternative to replacing your gimbal housing. Mercruiser 805320a03 is a replacement trim limit and trim sender kit fits mc 1, r, mr, alphai, geni and genii and all bravo sterndrives.
This unique tool also made only by jr marine enables you to test lower bravo 1 housing for leaks due to cracks or fractures in the aluminum or leaky seals after assembly. The bayliner owners club and its decades of stored boating information is funded by you, the people that visit here. Visit our showroom 28115 avenue stanford valencia, ca 955. Bell housing, gimbal bearing and gimbal ring521 011 s a a. I have an used bravo gimbal housing and transom plate for sale. I hammered the chisel into the carrier about 1 4 inch from the slot i cut. Bravo 1, swivel pinsteeringarm alternative repair page. Shaft tiller arm gimbal ring mercruiser r mr alpha 1 gen 2 bravo 98230a1 mal9731 upper swivel shaft for a mercruiser sterndrive. So, dont cut into the step that the gimbal bearing seats against. Mercruiser bravo 123 gimbal ring 8m0062440 transom x. This upgrade will help to eliminate gimbal ring and swivel shaft failure in your bravo 1 outdrive. Remove hinge pin on each side of gimbal ring with a 916 in.
This item up for sale is a brand new genuine mercruiser bravo gimbal ring assembly 8m0062440 mercury mercruiser pn. This upgrade will help to eliminate gimbal ring and swivel shaft failure in your bravo outdrive. This site is best viewed in ie7 or newer and firefox 3 or newer. Mercruiser bravo transom seal kit by sierra used on all bravo sterndrives 1982 and up. Stock 454 v8 carb motor bravo 1 outdrive 23p 3 blade ss prop mirage trim tabs. The ubolt kit fits bravo 1 gimbal rings and is an ideal upgrade for heavier boats and those running high horsepower engines. Set the drive out of the way and inspect the gimbal and bellows. Causes of loose steering on an alpha 1 non gen 2 gimbal steering assembly duration. Mercruiser bravo one gimbal ring and steering lever parts. Make sure it can withstand the abuse without failure. Mercruiser gimbal bearings, bell housings and ujoint.
Sep 02, 2017 if your offered a rebuilt gimbal ring and or housing its time to shop elsewhere. There is a seal which holds the water out but the shaft. Oem mercury mercruiser alpha gen 1 transom assembly. Stainless steel propellers, boat props, marine accessories. The tongue weight should be 800 lbs or less when the trailer is. A twophase deep color correction network for traditional chinese medicine tongue images. The ubolt kit fits bravo gimbal rings and is an ideal upgrade for heavier boats and those running high horsepower engines. Gimbal housing with trim cylinders and propellers sold separately. This is for a second condition ring, arm and steering shaft and it is fully useable, tight and rebuilt just cosmetics. Chapter 10 a valley on the moon americas uncommon sense. Thanks to this forum i should avoid a heart attack when i go to the shop this week looking forward to restoring her to pristine condition ill keep you posted. Bravo 2 drive parts, service items, lubricants, special offer, zinc anodes seawater use, magnesium anodes freshwater use, genuine aluminium anodes brackish water, replacement zinc anode kits seawater, replacement aluminium anode kits brackish water, replacement magnesium anode kits fresh water, seal kits, propeller shaft, power trim assembly, repair items, chemicals. Nothing on the market today can compare to the strength and longevity of this fine piece of equipment.
Mercruiser alpha one gen 1 generation gimbal ring w arm. Bravo 1, swivel pinsteeringarm alternative repair there is a right way and a wrong way to repair your gimbal ring steering shaft sounds like you have already started the wrong way here is a link to download the manual for bravo setup and includes. Call us for help selecting the best props for your new bravo 2 drive. Gimbal ring stainless steel for mercruiser bravo alpha. It comes with the transom plate has a crack but it does not effect operation and steering cylinder everything is operational. When it comes to replacing your wornout or faulty gimbal ring, dont let history repeat itself, replace it with a signature stainless steel gimbal ring. This section primarily covers august 1, 1971, the seventh day of the. It will fit bravo i, ii, iii drives which have trimsender switches mounted on the sides.
There is a strap for moving the pet and a ring to use chain. Mercruiser bravo one two three gimbal housing transom. Rps mercruiser alpha one 1 gen 2 two transom exhaust, ujoint, shift, bellows, gasket, gimbal bearing kit, replaces mercruiser 30803099t1 2. Check for any cracks, water intrusion, wear, corrosion andor freeplay. Use a 1 4 drive rachett with a very long extension. The crew is still asleep, 1 hour, 45 minutes left in this rest period. Replaces mercury part numbers 10805164 ubolt and 11862903 3824 nuts. We are working hard to ship as quickly as possible, while ensuring the safety of our associates. It is standard practice to always replace these washers when serving the. Need advice bravo iii gimbal ring replacement mechanic advised just bought a 1995 z225 myself today, with a bad gimbal. After i go back up the ladder and pull a lanyards dring to unlock the stowed.
A unique way to test psi without bolting upper and lower together. The gimbal housing assembly consists of a gimbal ring, bell housing, bellows, shift cable, trim senders, gimbal bearing, water hose and other misc items. Try to find a shop that will work with you and use the jr machine parts. Mercruiser alpha 1 gen one generation gimbal ring transom. Apr 26, 2016 post marine survey retorque of the gimbal ring ubolt nuts.
Need advice bravo iii gimbal ring replacement mechanic advised heres what really stinks i bought my boat with a bad engine, so i had the engine out to rebuild it, turns out i also have a bad gimble ringsteering assembly but i didnt know until after i put the motor back in and took it for a test drive. The ring must come off and be replaced or repaired. Windshield has a crack and rear seat has some stitching that is coming loose. Jun 12, 2009 if your drive unit has free play from side to side without the steering wheel moving, you likely have a worn gimbal ring. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. Bravo 1, swivel pinsteeringarm alternative repair there is a right way and a wrong way to repair your gimbal ringsteering shaft sounds like you have already started the wrong way here is a link to download the manual for bravo setup and includes step by step instructions on how to properly repair your problem. Mercruiser 44117a8 alpha 1 one bravo gimbal housing inner transom plate bracket. The apollo 15 flight journal solo orbital operations 3. Gimbal bearing mercruiser bravo one outdrive service. When it comes to replacing your wornout or faulty gimbal ring.
Water is were it shouldnt be and this will eventually ruin the gimbal and sterndrive unit. Current usage is twin 1,500 hp boats weighing in at nearly 20,000 lbs and up to 36 feet long which have substantially higher thrust, impulse, and steering loads. Alpha gen 1 used until 1991 mercruiser alpha generation 1 transom assemblies pricing alpha gen 2 used from 1991 thru 1993 old round gear lube bottle with brass fitting through the gimbal housing. Will check a few other places but with the boat in their storage i may be limited to what i can do. The tongue weight should be 500 lbs or less when the trailer is level. Mercruiser bravo 1 2 3 transom seal gimbal bearing service.
I hit something in the water and cracked my gimbal ring. The gimbal ring itself is in great shape and this is on a 1989 bravo i with over 400 hours i know, not a lot for 21 years. The cboth mk iii utilizes a bravo 1 stainless steel, fourbladed propeller. You need to push a 916inch socket and extender through the access hole on the starboard side of the gimbal ring, then insert a second 916inch socket and extender into the access hole on the port side of the ring to hold the nut. For more info call 9315892352 central time 7 am to 7 pm. Well i got the estimate, the repair would be for the gimbal ring and hinge pin. There may be minor pitting or not as good a paint job. Seal, rubber, exhaust pipe 1 required per assembly 41802 rubber seal. And i think vacuuming would be easier to get in the cracks. Mercury mercruiser bravo gimbal ring assy 8m0062440. Sounds like this the mercruiser kit, not sure i like this idea. Granted, this is not a bravo iii which probably has more force applied to the ring, but i do question the kind of wear you are talking about. The hole at the top where the steering shaft passes through can wear out and cause play in the steering.
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