Alpha 1 gimbel bearing torque

[tlaurs2001]

A friend of mine has a 39 foot Doral with dual Mercruiser Bravo 3s. His gimbel bearing torque was never checked (over 7 years) and now he finds out that the gimbel bearings need to be replaced. The dealer told him him he should have checked the torque value annually to 55 ft-lbs and this may not have happened. His gimbel seals are leaking excessively and he is having them repaired (very expensive).

Does my 5.0L Alpha have the same arrangement? Do I need to torque the 2 gimbel bolts to 55 FT-LB also? The bolts are at the top of the outdrive and are easy to get to.

Thanks, Tom on Lake Norman, NC

 

[Haut Medoc]

Re: Alpha 1 gimbel bearing torque

Do you mean the gimbal ring to swivel shaft bolts?....
Then, yes......​