What does a bad gimbal bearing sound like?

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 do I know if my gimbal ring is bad?

The rings go bad because the u-bolt at the top of the ring either stretches, or the nuts back off. The u-bolt clamps the top of the ring tightly around the stainless steel top pin. The pin has a large square head, so when the bolt loses tension, the head of the pin starts pounding away on the aluminum socket.

How often should bellows be replaced?

every two years
Inspect the bellows annually and replace it every two years. Many, myself included, feel that if the drive is removed for inspection, you may as well just replace the bellows while you’re at it.

How often do you grease gimbal bearing?

every season or ~ 50 hours.

How long do bellows last?

Checking your bellows should be done annually and replaced when necessary. Please keep in mind that bellows are rubber and deteriorate over time. We have found that bellows life expectancy is about 6 years.

When does a bad gimbal bearing make noise?

Posted June 4, 2012. 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.

Where does the gimbal make the most noise?

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.

Can a shift cable have a gimbal bearing?

Good advice on doing it complete, but the shift cable bellows would have no bearing on water in the u-joint bellow (gimbal bearing) area. Provided the u-joint bellows is in fact ok.

Is the shift Bellow correct on the Gimbel?

L&M is correct on the shift bellow having no factor on the gimbel getting water in, just wanted to mention the shift bellow, cause that cost me a return trip to the dock early one day! Sign up for a new account in our community.