Parts List for Miscellaneous PM

[vanharca]

I purchased my first boat this year, 96 Stingray 658 ZP with a 350 Mag, Alpha 1 Gen 2, and I want to perform any regular preventative maintenance when I winterize it this year. I have read a bunch of posts and reviewed the maintenance manuals for the engine/drive in preparation, but I still have a few questions.

Since the boat is new to me, I want to start fresh with the typical wear items so I plan on replacing the following parts:

- Gimbal Bearing
- U-Joint Bellow
- Shift Cable Bellow
- Impellar (kit with gaskets and misc. parts)
- Inspect u-joints and replace if necessary

Aside from these items are there any other things I should be paying attention to while I am performing this work? Also I don't want to buy the "transom repair kit" since it includes the exhaust bellow which I don't need so I am looking for a complete parts list so I don't have any surprises in the middle of the project.

My current Shopping list is:

- Gimbal Bearing
- U-joint bellow
- Shift bellow
- Gasket Kit
- Water Hose (Size?)
- Impeller Kit

I have the alignment tool and the hinge pin tool already, are there any other items I should be getting?

Any advice is greatly appreciated,

Craig

 

[stonyloam]

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Just a couple of things, I would say check the gimbal bearing first, and if it is not perfectly smooth, replace it, no need to do unnecessary work. Go with the OEM mercruiser bellows and bearing, yeah they are more expensive but IMHO worth it. I think that is a 3/4 inch hose, Part of the bellhousing here: http://www.mercruiserparts.com/selectDocs.asp?doc_nbr=809759+96 If there is water in the bellows, and stuff is rusty, you might want to consider changing the U-joints. Have fun.

 

[wellcraft-classic210]

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sounds like your well on your way. Pressure testing the outdrive might be something to add to your list if its not already in your plans. It may drive the need for some added parts.

 

[nola mike]

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Curious as to why people keep suggesting a pressure test as routine maintenance? If the oil levels full and there's no water, what are you looking for?

 

[achris]

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Curious as to why people keep suggesting a pressure test as routine maintenance? If the oil levels full and there's no water, what are you looking for?

Here here... I only pressure test when I'm looking for a leak. On a routine service, just split the drive, service what needs servicing and slap it back together, fill it with oil and send it home! (after test running of course...)

Chris.....

 

[wellcraft-classic210]

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I created a leak on 1 install of a water pump & impeller. Pressure testing helped me to catch it,

I get some piece of mind by pressure testing anytime I service my outdrive and yes that could be a personal problem.
(You decide, but no need to let me know)


Achris -- have not heard from you lately -- Glad to see back --

 

[achris]

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...Achris -- have not heard from you lately -- Glad to see back --

I been around... Until about 4 weeks ago, I was working up in Sakhalin Island for about 8 weeks and internet access was 'limited', and the last 10 days, my wife and I have been on a diving holiday in Vietnam, so I spent my 'internet time' writing our webpage...

Anyone interested in Diving in Vietnam...

Chris........

 

[90stingray]

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IAnyone interested in Diving in Vietnam.

You have some killer shots there. I love the underwater pics... everything is so peaceful looking down there. Great stuff...

 

[achris]

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You have some killer shots there. I love the underwater pics... everything is so peaceful looking down there. Great stuff...

And quiet... Thanks...

 

[Utahboatnut]

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To me if you are doing that much work I would replace the lower shift cable, sounds like you are doing the shuft cable bellows might as well do the cable unless its newer. They are a wear item as well, also didnt see a good OEM service manual listed anywhere, maybe you dont need one but I would want one handy just for reference.

 

[vanharca]

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Thanks for the advice everyone.

As far as the shift cable, how often is this normally replaced? My goal here is to get everything refreshed so I don't have to worry about the condition of the normal wear parts. Since I am doing this over the winter and I am not in a big rush to get everything put back together, can the shift cable be inspected or do they wear that much?

Craig

 

[Cresco750]

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I've just been down a similar path to you, having just bought a 1983 model boat with Mercruiser. Like you i wanted a 'fresh start' with all things that are considered wear items so I replaced all that you mention (including shift cable) plus I also fitted a new set of trim position senders. The wires on my senders were starting to perish and I figured its a fairly easy job to replace them while you have the drive off to do the other work.
As for pressure testing; I didn't get mine checked (just changed the oil and expected it to be OK). Now, after only one hour of use and sitting for a couple of weeks I have a fairly substantial oil leak coming from somewhere. If you have access to facilities to check it then it may be worth doing.

 

[Utahboatnut]

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If the shift cable is the original from 96 its probably ready for a change. Its a hard call to make I have heard of them lasting a long time and have also heard of them going pretty quick (-10 years) I personally would do it if I was doing all the other stuff and had the drive off and apart. We do ALOT of watersports so with all of the stopping starting etc we probably wear ours a bit quicker than most but when they start to go its a big PITA as far as docking loading etc. Then the drive has to come back off anyways, for the cost of the part I do mine fairly regularly.

 

[wellcraft-classic210]

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I recently compared a Mercruiser OEM shift cable to an after market Sierra & can see quality differences.

The Merc brand had a solid end near the outdrive & the after market had a metal spiral wrap in that same area.

If the aftermarket part is flexed too much during service or other I can see where would be more prone to hanging up.


Nothing like stalling at the dock on windy day & everyone is watching due to a sticking cable.

 

[achris]

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If the shift cable is the original from 96 its probably ready for a change. ....

Unless the cable gets water in it or there is another external reason for failure, then there is no reason to replace the cable just based on age. My previous engine (1994/18 year old!) is now in a friend's boat, still with the original shift cable, uni-joints and gimbal bearing. The only thing that has been changed in that area is the uni bellows.