Purchased the boat back in 2010 and had the dealer winterize it the first year at 20 hours. They also pulled the outdrives, aligned the engines and greased the coupler and gimbal bearing. Last year at 47 hours all I did was a regular winterization that included fluid changes and general maintenance.
Now I have about 75 hours on the boat and need to decide if I should pull the outdrives and do the required maintenance. Looking through the manuals (I have the full set from Mercury) left me with some questions:
Gimbal Bearing
I do not see a zirk fitting on the side of the transom. Does this mean it is a sealed bearing? If so, I assume that I do not lubricate it. Correct??
Alignment
When doing an engine alignment, do you only adjust the from engine mount bolts?
Coupler
Since this boat is very tight and it is impossible to get to the coupler grease fittings from inside the boat without some major disassembly, is greasing the driveshaft sufficient to grease the coupler?
Hope some of you can help me with these questions. Thanks in advance.
Now I have about 75 hours on the boat and need to decide if I should pull the outdrives and do the required maintenance. Looking through the manuals (I have the full set from Mercury) left me with some questions:
Gimbal Bearing
I do not see a zirk fitting on the side of the transom. Does this mean it is a sealed bearing? If so, I assume that I do not lubricate it. Correct??
Alignment
When doing an engine alignment, do you only adjust the from engine mount bolts?
Coupler
Since this boat is very tight and it is impossible to get to the coupler grease fittings from inside the boat without some major disassembly, is greasing the driveshaft sufficient to grease the coupler?
Hope some of you can help me with these questions. Thanks in advance.