Wow I'm so glad I found this! I have an 86 Chaparral 21ft with Mercruiser Alpha 1, 2nd gen (I believe) that I've been wanting to replace the worn gimbal ring for at least 5 yrs....been dry-docked in my yard until I could muster the courage to tackle this--and I think this video series will do it. I haven't watched it all yet but hope to soon. I subscribed to your channel because I also keep "old stuff" going (or attempt to).
Hey man! I appreciate you saying that. Old stuff! Right on. 86 Chaparral... take a look at the Mercruiser identification video I have to make sure you have a Gen 2 rather than Gen 1 although the process should be very similar. Be sure to let me know how you are coming along on your project. 1986 21' Chap is worth saving!!!!!
I just wanted to thank you for all your detailed videos this summer I’m taking on a bad gimbal ring on my 2002 rinker 192 captiva alpha one gen 2 that I picked up last fall . Your videos have given me the strength to take on this job my self. Pulling the motor this week. Much appreciated you did a great job from the motor rebuild, outdrive and trailer thank you my new boat will come back to life at a affordable cost.😊
You can do it! Lots of work that will earn you lots of experience. If you get hung up in any way, reach out to me in the comments on any video. I will see it. Thank you for the kind comment!!
You're going to have a heck of a time getting that intake hose back on You need a special little tool to get the new one on the helmet make sure you get it with the kit
Your description says replacement..... You never even took the damn thing out. You should show these people how to pull the top out it's the most important part-
Man after watching all that I think I’m just going to punch out the top of the gimbal housing to get to that swivel shaft nut. I have a broken gimbal ring and I think the swivel shaft seal is leaking
Ya I know a lot of people do it that way. For me it all needed fixing and the engine was out so no big deal but there are definitely other options that work. Thanks for watching and commenting either way and good luck with your project! 👍
@@605BOLT honestly, everything is perfectly fine except the gear oil feed tube is dry, rotted and leaking. I obviously can’t get to it without taking everything apart.
@@605BOLT is it possible to get your email or a way to contact you if I have any questions other than here? Or I could just keep on replying here if you like
Because that should have been done about 5 seasons ago by the precot owner. If you ring is wallowed out and you over tighten it, the ring will break. There was way too much play to just tighten the bolts.
But if the previous owner would have been tightening the bolts each season as described in my video about the topic, then I wouldn't have needed to replace the worn out gimbal ring. Maintenance is key.
I’ve got a similar issue, there’s 3.5” of play in the back of outdrive with 7.72 degrees of play. I have issues with my boat riding on it’s side and even worse steering at no wake speeds. All around bad steering. Does that sound like the gimbal ring? Would you mind looking at couple videos that show the play in the outdrive and play in the gimbal (on the sides of the outdrive)? I don’t plan on doing the work but I’m trying to fully understand the issue I have.
That does sound like the problem. If you slop the outdrive back and forth out of the water it shouldn't move too much. A little is normal but once it gets excessive it's hard to drive.
@@605BOLT Yup, it’s a single step hull boat too. It rides high on the driver side and low on the passenger. Prop torque is most likely engaging the slop. It’s very difficult to drive, has to be fixed… because it’s incredibly difficult to enjoy while driving.
@@605BOLT My sentiments exactly… it’s hard to hit top speed while going sideways down the lake too lol. So you think it’s the gimbal ring as well? I just didn’t want to spend 3k on it and I really can’t be doing the work on it myself.
@@Dwq47 it's hard to say without laying eyes on it. If the steering is all worn out it's usually right the swivel shaft to the gimbal ring that is worn out or the steering arm to the swivel shaft. Google a diagram so you can see or watch the further videos I have where I rebuild this. Shows all the pieces and where it can be loose or worn out.
No there are alternative methods that involve drilling the side of the transom housing and tightening the nut or replacing the arm or shaft. But I find removing the engine is easier.
Bell housing has two side pins that you unscrew. That's what hold it til the gimbal ring. I'm thinking that's what you're asking about but not positive.
Mines older I guess it doesn't work like that it has two pin that look like they pull out not screw out any it has two smaller pins that keep the larger pins from coming out I can't get none of them out
Wow I'm so glad I found this! I have an 86 Chaparral 21ft with Mercruiser Alpha 1, 2nd gen (I believe) that I've been wanting to replace the worn gimbal ring for at least 5 yrs....been dry-docked in my yard until I could muster the courage to tackle this--and I think this video series will do it. I haven't watched it all yet but hope to soon. I subscribed to your channel because I also keep "old stuff" going (or attempt to).
Hey man! I appreciate you saying that. Old stuff! Right on. 86 Chaparral... take a look at the Mercruiser identification video I have to make sure you have a Gen 2 rather than Gen 1 although the process should be very similar. Be sure to let me know how you are coming along on your project. 1986 21' Chap is worth saving!!!!!
I just wanted to thank you for all your detailed videos this summer I’m taking on a bad gimbal ring on my 2002 rinker 192 captiva alpha one gen 2 that I picked up last fall . Your videos have given me the strength to take on this job my self. Pulling the motor this week. Much appreciated you did a great job from the motor rebuild, outdrive and trailer thank you my new boat will come back to life at a affordable cost.😊
You can do it! Lots of work that will earn you lots of experience. If you get hung up in any way, reach out to me in the comments on any video. I will see it. Thank you for the kind comment!!
Thank's man. i rebuild my transom in my home at the moment. French Boater
Right on. Thank you for watching and commenting! You can do it!
Love that you zoom right into your build. You've given me some great tips.
Keep it up ✌🏽
I think you have great potential on your bike if you do similar. Really show the details!
@@605BOLT Yes! Thank you. I find it riveting so I'm defo going to do it your way.
I was was going to film from high above until I found you!
@@moovintruespace994 always nice to mix it up. Little of everything makes a nice contrast. Im stoked to see what you come up with.
Very nice. Highly informational.
Grinding on with this project.
Yep. Those 2 bolts should be kept at 55 foot pounds WITH a torque wrench.
@@Pierwater ya and this carnage is the consequence of previous owner not ever retorquing.
Thanks very much, great video
Thanks for watching! I hope you find it helpful on your project. 🍻
You're going to have a heck of a time getting that intake hose back on
You need a special little tool to get the new one on the helmet make sure you get it with the kit
Boat has been on the water with no problems for two seasons now. 🍻
👍
Good work, Neil! :)
Thanks!
Merci beaucoup ❤❤❤❤❤❤
You're welcome.
Great video, thx!
No problem man. Glad you liked it and thanks for the kind words!🙏
I'm about to start replacing mine this weekend. Hopefully docking will go smoother this yr lol
Made a big improvement for mine! Hope the video helps you out!!!!
Btw I love your profile pic with big and little enus haha. Legends.
@@605BOLT not all hero's wear capes..... some wear matching suits 🤣🤣
@@treekiller77 for real haha
What is function of gimbal ring ? I got Konrad Stern Drive and my Mechanic suggested to replace it.
Your description says replacement..... You never even took the damn thing out. You should show these people how to pull the top out it's the most important part-
Relax my guy. There are 42 boat videos on my channel. Maybe you could watch beyond episode one. It's all there.
czcams.com/video/6Cyd3SnHczE/video.htmlsi=X_ZRRp0wfvXbrSBA
Not watching g the video but have fun. Buy the kits!!!
It wasn't much fun haha.
@@605BOLT my first one 20 years ago took me 20hrs haha.. tap tap tap. I pulled the engines after that
@@stick9758 wow. Ya it's a lot of work. Having to do more than just mine would suck.
Man after watching all that I think I’m just going to punch out the top of the gimbal housing to get to that swivel shaft nut. I have a broken gimbal ring and I think the swivel shaft seal is leaking
Ya I know a lot of people do it that way. For me it all needed fixing and the engine was out so no big deal but there are definitely other options that work. Thanks for watching and commenting either way and good luck with your project! 👍
I’m about to do the same thing on my 2001 crownline
It's a lot of work but you can do it!
@@605BOLT honestly, everything is perfectly fine except the gear oil feed tube is dry, rotted and leaking. I obviously can’t get to it without taking everything apart.
@@chrisbonanno499 ah dang it. Ya probably just a one low quality part amongst the group. Sucks to have to do.
@@605BOLT is it possible to get your email or a way to contact you if I have any questions other than here? Or I could just keep on replying here if you like
@@chrisbonanno499 reach out to me on Facebook and Facebook messenger. My name is Neil Kaltsulas.
Wow 11k views, impressive
Closing in on the Regal video. Any day now.
Why didn't you just tighten the two bolts at the top
Because that should have been done about 5 seasons ago by the precot owner. If you ring is wallowed out and you over tighten it, the ring will break. There was way too much play to just tighten the bolts.
But if the previous owner would have been tightening the bolts each season as described in my video about the topic, then I wouldn't have needed to replace the worn out gimbal ring. Maintenance is key.
would the gimbal rings make the steering hard?
Could if it's binding up. Might be metal on metal if it's worn out.
new steering cable will fix that
I’ve got a similar issue, there’s 3.5” of play in the back of outdrive with 7.72 degrees of play. I have issues with my boat riding on it’s side and even worse steering at no wake speeds. All around bad steering. Does that sound like the gimbal ring? Would you mind looking at couple videos that show the play in the outdrive and play in the gimbal (on the sides of the outdrive)? I don’t plan on doing the work but I’m trying to fully understand the issue I have.
That does sound like the problem. If you slop the outdrive back and forth out of the water it shouldn't move too much. A little is normal but once it gets excessive it's hard to drive.
@@605BOLT Yup, it’s a single step hull boat too. It rides high on the driver side and low on the passenger. Prop torque is most likely engaging the slop. It’s very difficult to drive, has to be fixed… because it’s incredibly difficult to enjoy while driving.
@@Dwq47 I experienced that. Made it look like I was about a 12 pack deep all the time.
@@605BOLT My sentiments exactly… it’s hard to hit top speed while going sideways down the lake too lol. So you think it’s the gimbal ring as well? I just didn’t want to spend 3k on it and I really can’t be doing the work on it myself.
@@Dwq47 it's hard to say without laying eyes on it. If the steering is all worn out it's usually right the swivel shaft to the gimbal ring that is worn out or the steering arm to the swivel shaft. Google a diagram so you can see or watch the further videos I have where I rebuild this. Shows all the pieces and where it can be loose or worn out.
What year is that sterndrive?
I assume it is a 1995 due to the boat being a 1995. But all alpha gen 2 are the same.
Do i have to remove my engine to replace this???
No there are alternative methods that involve drilling the side of the transom housing and tightening the nut or replacing the arm or shaft. But I find removing the engine is easier.
How did you remove the bell from the swivel
Bell housing has two side pins that you unscrew. That's what hold it til the gimbal ring. I'm thinking that's what you're asking about but not positive.
Mines older I guess it doesn't work like that it has two pin that look like they pull out not screw out any it has two smaller pins that keep the larger pins from coming out I can't get none of them out
@@shawnmad2493 ah shoot. What year boat? This alpha gen 2 is from 1995.
70s
Can't seem to find any info how to remove those pins
Is there another part to this video? Nm i found it czcams.com/video/6Cyd3SnHczE/video.htmlsi=X_ZRRp0wfvXbrSBA
Sorry yes. And here is the full playlist if you care to watch all of them in order. czcams.com/play/PL0MO5fWKbO-tzM8PddEjTtpM4LaGQyPV7.html