Gimbal Bearing 1999 DP-SM 1.95

[cwrhyne]

I'll have the out drive off of my 99 Crownline this weekend. I have owned the boat for 3 years. Would it be a good idea to go ahead and change the gimbal bearing while I'm in there? As far as I know it's not given me any problems. Should it be changed regularly? Like every so many hours or just when I notice something wrong? I'm a big believer in preventive maintenance and a Sierra bearing is only 45 dollars. Which brings me to my next question. Is Sierra brand OK or should I use Volvo? The part number for the sierra is 18-2100. I can't seem to find a non greasable bearing. Also when I install should I use EP grease or 2-4-c like on my props?
I know I have a lot of questions but I'm a newbie and I like to research and ask a lot of questions and watch enough videos so I can do the job once and do it right. I'd hate to have to pull the outdrive again and fix something because I didn't ask enough questions. I have read through the stickies and I have a seloc repair manual which I'm finding out isn't that great. So I'd like to pick the brain of the Volvo experts.

Thanks in advance for any advice.

 

[alldodge]

My 95 Rinker still has the original gimbal bearing and no issues. Put your fingers on it and rotate, if its smooth leave it, if any roughness, change it

 

[muc]

My 95 Rinker still has the original gimbal bearing and no issues. Put your fingers on it and rotate, if its smooth leave it, if any roughness, change it

Agree.



Don’t use 2-4C unless it’s more then 20 years old, it now has Teflon in it that can cause the rollers to “skate” instead of roll.

 

[Silverbullet555]

agree.



Don’t use 2-4c unless it’s more then 20 years old, it now has teflon in it that can cause the rollers to “skate” instead of roll.

x 3.

 

[cwrhyne]

Awesome. 2 4 C for the props and Extreme pressure marine grease for the bearing.