I'm working on rebuilding my transom assembly. The serial number is 6853141.
The issue I am having is the lower gimbal ring pin. The original one to the housing is a needle roller bearing with the oil seals and spacer ring. The needles have disintegrated. The part number is 31-32538. From a source I'd rather not name, part number 23-847638 was suggested as a replacement. The first thing I noticed about this "recommended" part was that it is loose in the gimbal ring. I can't find the 32538 locally to compare with but I assume I can't use the bushing with the old style gimbal ring. I just want to put it together once and right.
Any input is appreciated.
The issue I am having is the lower gimbal ring pin. The original one to the housing is a needle roller bearing with the oil seals and spacer ring. The needles have disintegrated. The part number is 31-32538. From a source I'd rather not name, part number 23-847638 was suggested as a replacement. The first thing I noticed about this "recommended" part was that it is loose in the gimbal ring. I can't find the 32538 locally to compare with but I assume I can't use the bushing with the old style gimbal ring. I just want to put it together once and right.
Any input is appreciated.