bought an alignment tool, came with a couple of things that I can't identify

[eavega]

Hey folks

So, in preparation for winterizing this year (hopefully not for a couple of months yet), I purchased an alignment tool. I bought it used, and the seller included two other pieces which I don't know what they are for. Can you all tell me what they are?

Its two disks; one is black metal and attaches to the alignment tool with a hex screw. The other is alumium (I think). Here is a picture.

The black metal disk is attached to the alignment tool. The shiny metal disk is sealed in a bag.

Any help would be appreciated.

Rgds

Eric

 

[montejw360]

Re: bought an alignment tool, came with a couple of things that I can't identify

i believe the alignment tool has a mandrel for driving in a new bearing on it. the other part in the bag i think is for installing an oil seal over the gimbal bearing. i've seen those tools for sale, but never used them. can't remember the web site that has information on them, but i'll post it if/when i do.

google around a bit and i think you'll find more information on them.

 

[Fun Times]

Re: bought an alignment tool, came with a couple of things that I can't identify

A lot of the aftermarket guys supply items like Gimbal Bearing Installation Tool, Grease Seal Installation Tool, Drive Shaft Bellow Sleeve Installation Tool and a few others as seen here, Alignment Gimbal Bearing Seal Bellow Tools for Mercruiser 91 805475A1 OMC | eBay.

It looks like you have the first two mentioned.

 

[MarkSee]

Re: bought an alignment tool, came with a couple of things that I can't identify

It's for installing a gimbal bearing. The black disk is positioned designed on the type of drive you have as the tool can be used for alphas, bravos and even some others.

Do some googling for setting up the disks if you think you want to use it for the gimbal install but you might just want to use the alignment bar for that purpose and use other tools for the gimbal installation.

Mark

edit: looks like FT beat me; local guy just a little farther East from me too......

 

[mercs4mark]

Re: bought an alignment tool, came with a couple of things that I can't identify

Yes the black piece is for installing the gimble bearing and the other for the seal.

 

[eavega]

Re: bought an alignment tool, came with a couple of things that I can't identify

Thanks for the information, guys. I just wanted the alignment tool. I have no reason to suspect the gimbal bearing may be failing or in need of replacement, but its good to know that if/when I would need to do that, I already have some of the "special tools" that the manual always seems to mention.

Rgds

Eric