Gimbal Bearing

[justinteoc]

Does the engine have to come o

Does the engine have to come out in order to change the gimbal bearing? I have the drive off and i think if i play with it a little bit i can get that bearing out from the back but im not sure. Could someone please let me know how to go about doin this?

 

[haffiman37]

You have to pull the engine to

You have to pull the engine to get the shaft and bearings out.

 

[el_pescador]

"Yes, you should remove engine

"Yes, you should remove engine and outdrive if you want to do the job safely. Please read this:

http://www.marineengine.com/discus/messages/12487/85861.shtml"

 

[justinteoc]

I appreciate it and el i have

I appreciate it and el i have looked everywhere for a bearing and i know you told me that i could take it to a bearing supplier and match it but we dont have anything like that around here without having to drive 100 miles. DO you have an idea of a website that might sell them?

 

[el_pescador]

What engine and outdrive do yo

What engine and outdrive do you have?

 

[mike77cj]

"Doug Russell Marine will ship

"Doug Russell Marine will ship almost every VP part. I am not sure what engine / drive you have, but select it from the following page:

http://www.dougrussell.com/partscatalog/volvo_omc/index.cfm?fuseaction=group&typ e=volvo&group=

They had the bearings for my AQ290 / 280 setup, #s 66 & 70 on the following page:

http://www.dougrussell.com/partscatalog/volvo_omc/index.cfm?fuseaction=comp&grou p=2324&GroupList=2316,2317,2318,2319,2320,2321,2322,2324,2323,2325,2326,2327,232 8,2329,2330,2331,2332,2334,2335,2336,2337,2338,2339,2340,2341,2342,2343,2344,234 5,2346,2347,2348,2349,2350,2351,2352,2353,2354,2355,2356

The bearings will be listed under the "CONNECTING COMPONENTS" sub catergory.

Good luck."

 

[justinteoc]

AQ125B with 270D outdrive

AQ125B with 270D outdrive

 

[justinteoc]

mike which ones do i need? It

mike which ones do i need? It doesnt say gimbal bearing..

 

[mike77cj]

"[url=""]http://www.dougrussel

"http://www.dougrussell.com/partscatalog/volvo_omc/index.cfm?fuseaction=comp&grou p=1874&GroupList=1885,1864,1863,1873,1874,1868,1862,1861,1865,1884,1883,1867,187 1,1872,1869,1878,1879,1880,1881,1882,1866,1887,1870,1886,1875,1877

Parts: 70, 71, 74"

 

[mike77cj]

"When you remove the primary s

"When you remove the primary shaft (#69) inspect it's condition. Take some 600 grit paper and polish any burrs, corrosion or foreign material. This will ensure a nice fit between the shaft and the seal.

Good luck."

 

[el_pescador]

"As Mike said, you need lip se

"As Mike said, you need lip seals 70 & 74 and the bearing 71.

http://www.volvopentastore.com/CONNECTING_COMPONENTS_AQ_DRIVE_UNIT_270_275A/dm/c art_id.657400424--category_id.333144--list_time.1209566548--session_id.196162570 --store_id.366--view_id.327275

I do not have the bearing real number, but those are very common bearings. I never had problems getting bearings and seals locally from bearing suppliers."

 

[justin_gibson]

I sure appreciate the advice f

I sure appreciate the advice from both of yall.

 

[justinteoc]

There is one more bearing that

There is one more bearing that i need i wanna call it a pilot shaft bearing but it is where the shaft goes through the flywheel and the bearing is in the motor does anyone know where i can get it from?

 

[el_pescador]

"Justin, same as the other one

"Justin, same as the other one, the pilot bearing is a common type of bearing and should not be difficult to source. Also, remember that the pilot bearing does not turn, it only guides the shaft into the flywheel."

 

[justin_gibson]

"Well when i stick my finger i

"Well when i stick my finger in it its kind of rusty,no slack, just a little rusty so while i had the engine out i figured i would go on and change it but i might just grease it and let it be."

 

[el_pescador]

A new one will turn like this

A new one will turn like this in 2-3 years unless it is very well greased during installation.