There is no specific number of pumps when greasing a gimbal bearing (or any bearing for that matter). In the case of the gimbal, pump until you feel resistance. At the moment you feel resistance, STOP. That might be 1 pump, or 10.
What does it sound like when a gimbal bearing is bad?
Your gimbal bearing will make the most noise when turning the boat. Will be a low pitched growl. Noise will usually subside some after several shots of grease to the gimbal zerk on the starboard side of the transom housing. A bad gimbal bearing will make noise anytime engine is running.
How do you install an OMC cobra complete outdrive?
OMC Cobra Complete Outdrive Installation. BRP Marine I/O. [8] 1. Remove oil level indicator plug and install lifting eye until full thread engagement is achieved. Use a suitable hoist to remove vertical drive from holding fixture. Remove and clean gasket material from pivot housing and upper gear housing.
What kind of Grease do you use on a gimbal bearing?
Excessive grease in O-ring grooves can hydraulically lock O-rings and cause difficulty starting driveshaft into gimbal bearing. [14] 10. Grease both U-joints with OMC Marine Wheel Bearing Grease. [15] 11. Lubricate outer surface of the universal coupler A with OMC Triple-Guard grease.
How to grease U-joints with OMC Triple-Guard?
Grease both U-joints with OMC Marine Wheel Bearing Grease. [15] 11. Lubricate outer surface of the universal coupler A with OMC Triple-Guard grease. [16] 12. Apply a light coat of OMC Triple-Guard grease to tapered end B of bearing carrier.
How do you use OMC gasket sealing compound?
Apply OMC Gasket Sealing Compound to both sides of a new gasket. [10] 5. Inspect molded rubber seal ring J for proper fit in its groove. If damaged, replace it. Install pivot housing gasket H. Lightly lubricate large seal lip I with OMC Triple-Guard grease. [11] 6. Slide alignment tool K through driveshaft gimbal bearing L.
