Removing Transom/Gimbal Housing- Mercruiser

[rstier]

Hi,
Is it possible to remove the Gimbal Housing (Alpha One) and Transom as one unit or do I have to take the Gimbal Housing off first?
Thanks,
Ron

 

[Don S]

Re: Removing Transom/Gimbal Housing- Mercruiser

Just so we are all talking the same parts here.

 

[rstier]

Re: Removing Transom/Gimbal Housing- Mercruiser

I believe I meant to say:

Do I have to remove the Gimbal Ring to remove the Transom Plate assembly?

 

[Don S]

Re: Removing Transom/Gimbal Housing- Mercruiser

Nope, it's actually easier to get the gimbal ring off AFTER removing the transom shield (Gimbal housing) from the boat.

 

[rstier]

Re: Removing Transom/Gimbal Housing- Mercruiser

Ok, good.
Thanks!

 

[karl in florida]

Re: Removing Transom/Gimbal Housing- Mercruiser

I need to remove my transom plate / gimbal housing as a rusted u-joint tore it up, do I need to remove the engine to replace the (exterior) transom plate?
Thank you, Karl

 

[Don S]

Re: Removing Transom/Gimbal Housing- Mercruiser

Yes, you have to remove the engine. In the future, it's best to start a new thread of your own, not the end of an old post. Won't take long and your question will be buried in the middle..