Gimbal Bearing MERCRUISER, OMC, Volvo Penta

perfect fit, seems heavy duty, and makes no noise at all so far

Had noise and vibration in Alpha drive. Installed new bearing and problem solved. NOTE..GREASE THE BEARING BEFORE INSTALLATION.WHEN INSTALLING MAKE SURE YOU ALIGN THE GREASE HOLES OF THE BEARING AND RETAINER WITH GREASE HOLES IN THE HOUSING... ADD ABOUT 5 (USING A FULL SIZE GREASE GUN) PUMPS OF RECOMMENDED GREASE TO THE BEARING. START THE ENGINE USING WATER 'MUFFS' AND RUN AT MODERATE SPEED A COUPLE OF MINUTES. CHECK FOR NOISE, VIBRATION AND PROPER INSTALLATION OF DRIVE BY SHIFTING THROUGH GEARS AND SLOWLY TURNING WHEEL FULLY LEFT AND RIGHT (MAKE SURE WATER HOSE IS CLEAR OF PROP DURING PROCEDURE). STOP. ADD ANOTHER 5 PUMPS OF GREASE AND HEAD TO THE LAKE.

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Unless I got a defective bearing this is not a gimbal bearing as it does spin quite nicely and smoothly. It does NOT pivot on multiple axis like a gimbal bearing (as the name intells) is suppose to do.So make sure if you buy this you check rest part out that is does intact pivot also because even if you aticknthisnin and you happen to have your engin aligned perfectly that the engine alignment tool slides in smoothly and has barely any resistance when turning. If for some reason you engine does jolt out of alignment this bearing will be much more catastrophic to you boat than a real gimbal bearing as there will be absolutely NO forgiveness with this bearing as you would get from a true gimbal bearing

Not bad for the price tolerance seem a little tight, but that’s OK

We have purchased several of these for our shop. They work as designed. Put it in the freezer for 30 minutes before you install ! It will slightly shrink and make the installation a breeze.

Antes de montarlo, hay que quitarle el cello y lubricarla.

This was the perfect fit and we are very happy with it. It arrived more than promptly and we would definitely order more from them when need be. and with boats, there will always a need be!