Gimbal bearing puller

[teamgreen]

I know this is a long shot, but curious to if anyone has a gimbal bearing puller. I can't seem to get one in the next few weeks, and the only place I can really find one is eBay.
If you have one, and are willing to rent it out for a few days, let me know!

 

[DeNytroguy]

Couldn't find one local when I needed it either, so I made my own with some threaded rod and a piece of round pipe. If you want I'll get ya a pic later.

 

[teamgreen]

Ive pretty much done the same thing tonight. Took a threaded rod with a nut on the end, and using a chain link to fit behind the bearing. Almost got it done and will start fabricating again in the morning.

What did you use to install new bearing? Did you buy an alignment tool?

 

[DeNytroguy]

Ive pretty much done the same thing tonight. Took a threaded rod with a nut on the end, and using a chain link to fit behind the bearing. Almost got it done and will start fabricating again in the morning.

What did you use to install new bearing? Did you buy an alignment tool?

Cant remember exactly what I used, but you can used something that'll push on the outside of collar (large socket, piece of pipe, notched 2X4, ect) and just carefully tap it in with a rubber mallet. Make sure bearing fully seats in position it was before. The alignment tool is used to align the bearing to the bushings at the back of the engine. Heard of people doing it with a broom handle lol. Oh and while your at it get a new gasket kit for the outdrive. Paid $10 for a complete set for alpha 1 thru lordco.

 

[teamgreen]

I have a buddy with a wood CNC, so will likely have him make me something to beat that bearing in. I bought a whole kit off amazon through Sierra Parts. Includes all gaskets and bellows, etc.

 

[teamgreen]

Not a pretty puller, but it worked. Half inch threaded rod with a nut, big washer, and than a chain link to pull the bearing.

 

[kingcat162]

Can you show a pic of how you used the chain link pls

 

[teamgreen]

Not sure really how to explain it. I pushed the threaded rod in with the nut and a washer at the end. I followed that by sliding this chain link in so it would tilt into position right behind the bearing. Than sucked the bearing out. Make any sense?

 

[kingcat162]

Sure does thanx - putting the new bearing in - a broomstick handle to line it in when tapping the new bearing in?

 

[teamgreen]

I will likely freeze bearing and use a 2x4 cut to size to bang the new one in. Ive been told it works.Gonna check price on an alignment tool, but also considering propositioning the local marine mechanic to rent me his.