Looks like I will be in for removing and replacing the gimbal ring on my 2003 Bravo 3. I have a few questions:
1) Would you recommend replacing just the ring if that's what's bad, or should I replace the entire gig; mount, gimbal ring, gimbal housing
2) If I find a clean used one, what years will fit with my 2003 drive ?
3) I'm planning to remove the 5.7L 350 Horizon MAG MPI engine to do this. While the engine is out, what should I replace / inspect ?
4) While replacing the gimbal ring, what else should I replace - I know the seal on the gimbal ring is shot, the shaft itself should probably be replaced - what else ?
Is there any advice to do make this easier ? The official Mercruiser shop manual is a little vague and the more directions I get, the easier the job will be. i.e removing the engine - it seems over simplified as to what has to be done to disconnect all ( for example, what's a 'bullhorn' ).
Thx
1) Would you recommend replacing just the ring if that's what's bad, or should I replace the entire gig; mount, gimbal ring, gimbal housing
2) If I find a clean used one, what years will fit with my 2003 drive ?
3) I'm planning to remove the 5.7L 350 Horizon MAG MPI engine to do this. While the engine is out, what should I replace / inspect ?
4) While replacing the gimbal ring, what else should I replace - I know the seal on the gimbal ring is shot, the shaft itself should probably be replaced - what else ?
Is there any advice to do make this easier ? The official Mercruiser shop manual is a little vague and the more directions I get, the easier the job will be. i.e removing the engine - it seems over simplified as to what has to be done to disconnect all ( for example, what's a 'bullhorn' ).
Thx