How do I know if my gimbal bearing is bad?

Your gimbal bearing will make the most noise when turning the boat. Will be a low pitched growl. Noise will usually subside some after several shots of grease to the gimbal zerk on the starboard side of the transom housing. A bad gimbal bearing will make noise anytime engine is running.

How many pumps of grease do I need for gimbal bearing?

As far as application, I shoot around ten full pumps of grease into the gimbal. Any extra falls into the bellows and keeps things nice and greasy!”

How often should you grease a gimbal bearing?

Changing the oil every year is the right thing to do as well as greasing the prop shaft. One item you are missing is the removal of the lower unit and greasing the u-joints. The grease fitting on the side is to grease the gimbal bearing.

How long does it take to replace a gimbal bearing?

3-4 days to complete. Does this seem like a resonable deal?

How many pumps are in a gimbal bearing?

There is no specific number of pumps when greasing a gimbal bearing (or any bearing for that matter). In the case of the gimbal, pump until you feel resistance. At the moment you feel resistance, STOP. That might be 1 pump, or 10.

Will bad bellows sink a boat?

A crack in the exhaust bellows won’t sink your boat, but it will fill your bilge and make a mess in the cabin. You’ll find bellows only on stern drives and not inboards or outboards.

Can bellows sink boat?

A crack in the exhaust bellows won’t sink your boat, but it will fill your bilge and make a mess in the cabin. You’ll find bellows only on stern drives and not inboards or outboards. Personal watercrafts have one too. Generally, used outboard motors require less maintenance.

Where is gimbal bearing grease fitting?

The gimbal bearing grease fitting is on the outside of the gimbal housing. If looking at the rear of the boat, its on the right. It is close to the hull and somewhat set into the gimbal housing.