Gimbal bearing seal question.

[tractoman]

I know it’s a dumb question but do all outdrives have a seal ahead of the gimbal bearing and does one change it routinely with the gimbal bearing?

 

[dubs283]

Yes

And, no. Unless somehow the seal gets pulled out with the bearing

 

[nola mike]

I know it’s a dumb question but do all outdrives have a seal ahead of the gimbal bearing and does one change it routinely with the gimbal bearing?

You don't need the seal if you're using a newer sealed gimbal bearing. So in that case leave it or not

 

[Alumarine]

That "seal" stops excess gimbal bearing grease from being flung around.
It does not have to seal very well. Normally not changed.

 

[tractoman]

Thank you all. Gonna replace gimbal bearing soon and want to have all the parts I need on hand. Using a greasable bearing. Just seems to make more sense to me.