This is by far the BEST video I have watched. Thank you 😘 I was able to do mine all by myself and of course your excellent instruction

@CanadaWideMarine

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

@buffordevans6942

2 жыл бұрын

🙌🏻 yesssss 🤘

@mjo8856

11 ай бұрын

Agreed!

Great video!! Keep doing them. Your experience to help others maintain safety and enjoyment is valuable to many. Any work on 1990’s 3.0 Mercruiser Alpha Ones is and would be amazing!

@CanadaWideMarine

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Will do!

You are a master. Thank you for such an informative video. I now consider myself a certified KZread mechanic, who will now be pulling off my stern drive and inspecting my gimbal bearing and bellows.

The engine crane to hold it up is brilliant... I don't know how I could have done that without seeing you do that... $4 big S hook at Can Tire and my existing engine crane... worked great! Thanks!

@CanadaWideMarine

Жыл бұрын

When I was younger I used to do it without the crane, but not anymore! Glad it helped.

Great video. Would love to see a follow on video for gimbal bearing and bellows replacement

@CanadaWideMarine

Жыл бұрын

Great suggestion!

What an outstanding tutorial! Detailed procedures and why they are required. Thankyou for a superb video...

Normally I don't watch long videos or my friends from North North America eh...but you have started at the beginning of the process...go figure..exactly what I needed...not all Canadians are weird lol...thx for the excellent step by step vid with commentary...

Thank you for giving me the confidence to do my own maintenance and save a ton of money.

GREAT video! Would love one that goes through the steps for replacing all the bellows and removal/reinstallation of the gimbal housing!

Thanks so much, new boat owner, you made it so easy. Also please do a video on how to change the bellows on a Alpha 1 gen 2. Thanks

@CanadaWideMarine

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, I have many requests for a bellows change video, just waiting for one to come through the shop. Thanks for watching.

Thanks for the video. You made it so much easier to do this. On my way to my shop to grab a motor jack.

Excellent!!! Would love to see a video of the bellows getting changed on the Alpha 1 Gen 2. Thanks!

@CanadaWideMarine

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback Brandon. Bellows change video is on my list, just waiting for the next bellows job to come through the shop.

@tomeramar2495

2 жыл бұрын

@@CanadaWideMarine Hey Sir, I also need the Bellow Change Video. PLEASE ASAP!!

This video was so very well done and a great help for me! I have a 1988 EBKO Monte Carlo with a Alpha one Gen 1 drive and the video still answered my question perfectly. GREAT JOB THANKS!

@CanadaWideMarine

Жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

By far the best tutorial on this. Thanks

Thanks for this! My wife and brother-in-law own a cottage with a 1996 Mariah Talari 180 with this same setup, and I'm not sure if it's every really received much maintenance. I've been looking for maintenance videos recently to get an idea what I need to go through this spring, and this video is awesome. I'll definitely be going through some of your other videos and purchasing several gasket/rebuild kits for the Alpha stern drive and Mercruiser V6 engine through your site. Hoping to find some videos on fixing the really loose steering and gear shift cables as well. Great work!

Great Video! I need to look and see if you have one changing out the bellows.

@CanadaWideMarine

Жыл бұрын

I don't have one yet, but I hope one is coming soon.

Excellent video! Very detailed and thorough explanations! Thank you!

Nice video. It's nice to see a mechanic who knows how to torque fasteners using feel, knowledge and experience.

@CanadaWideMarine

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, 43 years and counting.

@johnlagreca6288

Жыл бұрын

Where you hold the ratchet, fastener material, arm position, etc are all factors.

@CanadaWideMarine

Жыл бұрын

Only someone who has similar experience would recognize that.

@johnlagreca6288

Жыл бұрын

@@CanadaWideMarine European cars since 1980. I was skeptical about this job as my brother years ago told me it was a nightmare to do by yourself. He must not have been working on an Alpha it seems (1988 or so).

Thank you so much. Excellent presentation, clearly explained, perfectly... Your wisdom was well received.

@CanadaWideMarine

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Great detail and your tricks you have learned through the years. Thanks so much.

@CanadaWideMarine

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! And thanks for the kind words.

Very nice how to. Thank you

Outstanding video! De-mystifying stern drive servicing and care...Thank-you

@CanadaWideMarine

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Great video, now I understand more about Mercruiser Alpha one. Thank you.

@CanadaWideMarine

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Exactly the video I needed

Absolutely excellent video - many thanks!

Thank you so much for sharing this !!!.

Well done. Thanks for thorough instructions.

Perfectly explained thank you . Huge help👍🏻

You are an excellent instructor. I would really appreciate a video on replacing the bellows on the Alpha I Gen II.

@CanadaWideMarine

2 жыл бұрын

As soon as a bellows job comes through the shop I will do a video on it. Thanks for the compliment.

@dennisbrewer8971

Жыл бұрын

@@CanadaWideMarineany chance you’ve uploaded a bellows job video yet? Tackling that job this weekend on an alpha one gen 2

Exceptional clarity! Wow. I must now find YOUR video on replacing the u joints.

@CanadaWideMarine

2 жыл бұрын

As soon as I get a u joint job through the shop I will do a video on the process. Thanks for watching.

I agree. This is the best video I have seen, by far! Than you so much.😊

@CanadaWideMarine

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, I appreciate the kind words and support.

This was extremely helpful! Thank you for making this video.

@CanadaWideMarine

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Nice, practical and useful (cool guy ) keep filming! - Yama 50 HP owner.

Pleasure watching you work!! Good video! Thank you

@CanadaWideMarine

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words, so glad you enjoyed it.

Thanks for this very clear and professional. Best example yet .Keep them coming..Dont know if you have done one yet but how to tell if the gimbal bearing is shot.

@CanadaWideMarine

2 жыл бұрын

I touch on the gimbal bearing in the video. Reach in through the bellows and turn the inner race of the gimbal bearing by hand. It should turn freely and smoothly, if it is rumbly or rough or has tight spots at all it is shot.

Excellent presentation 👍

Great video! Thank you!😊

Thnx, excellent. I did it myself. Greetings from Munich, Germany.

@CanadaWideMarine

Жыл бұрын

Nice work!

Like a pro. bro. Thank you much.

Yeah my parents have the bravo it’s got a 454 thunder bolt ignition something or another sounds great thank you for the vid brush up on what to do and yes my back wasn’t to happy about me taking that bravo off alone if can recommend anything for ppl working alone especially if like me at only 120 put a peace of wood down ply wood so if you did drop the drive won’t hit concrete and don’t scratch up for sliding it

Very informative video. It would be great if could create a video on bellows and gimbal bearing replacement for the Mercruiser Alpha 1 Gen 2 sterndrive. It's been difficult to find any video's for that procedure from anyone that knows what they're doing. Keep up the good work!

@CanadaWideMarine

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the nice words. Yes, as soon as a bellows/gimbal job comes through the shop I will do a video on it for sure.

Awsome video thank you sir

Thanks for the great video!

@CanadaWideMarine

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thanks for the feedback.

Ok cool...off to give it a try...will also take it with me and do it step by step....thanks...

Great video thanks 😊

@CanadaWideMarine

2 жыл бұрын

And thank you for watching.

Great video thank you👍👍👍

@CanadaWideMarine

Жыл бұрын

Thank you too

Excellent!!!!! The best!

@CanadaWideMarine

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

hi best video perfect to work with... 100 % have you a video for change the bellows at alpha one gen 2 Thanks marcus

@CanadaWideMarine

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, a video on replacing the bellows will be done as soon as we get another bellows job through the shop. Thanks for watching.

This guy is good

Very well done video! Clearly showing the steps! Audio was very clear as well. Would love to see a video from you on bellows replacement! Thanks.

@CanadaWideMarine

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, yes, planning on a bellows video, just waiting on the next bellows job to come through the shop.

Thank you so much!

I noticed a little bit of a hydraulic leak on my out drive today (alpha 1 gen 2). Where are all the possible points it could leak from? Internally?? Looks to be internal of the outdrive. Haven’t taken it apart to see yet

@CanadaWideMarine

11 ай бұрын

Hydraulic leaks would be from the trim rams. Oil leaks from the outdrive can come from input and prop shaft seals water pump shaft seals, upper housing seals, as well as monitor bottle hose and fittings, and more. best bet is to pressure test to identify the exact source of the leak.

that was great, thank you

@CanadaWideMarine

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching.

Thanks!

This is. the best.

Great Video 👍👏🏻👏🏻 I have a problem; when the trim is up i see water coming from, but when its down position everything is okey; what can you advice me to look 😮

Nice. Thank you.

@CanadaWideMarine

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you too!

Excellent video. Questions. Do we need to drain the transmission oil first?? Thanks.

Awesome video which helped re-assure me I could do this job. Found my gasket blown out near middle bolt wth grease coming out. Do you know what would cause the gasket to blow out? I did find the nuts to not be very tight on there, not near 50ft/lb torque.

@CanadaWideMarine

Жыл бұрын

Without inspecting it myself I would only be guessing at possible causes, but the most probable would be improper installation.

Great video thank you! I need to dig in and do bellows and bearing on my 03, any recommendations for videos on the bellows and gimbal?

@CanadaWideMarine

Жыл бұрын

I haven't yet done a video on gimbal bearing or bellows, but as soon as a bellows job comes through the shop I will.

Great video thank you. How easy should the driveshaft turn in neutral? It looked pretty easy when you lined it up for insertion.

@CanadaWideMarine

Жыл бұрын

the driveshaft turns quite freely in neutral. But you do have the drag of the water pump impeller. (unless you have an engine mounted bravo pump)

Did you forget the big o ring gasket on the drive unit. The big o ring gasket where the u joint are? I didn’t see it?

@CanadaWideMarine

Жыл бұрын

I can promise you I did not forget it, but I may have forgotten to mention it in the video. Great catch.

Easy to follow very complete tutorial. Thanks! Is it okay to spray the bellows with silicone spray or is it unnecessary?

@CanadaWideMarine

Жыл бұрын

You could certainly spray your bellows with silicon spray, it will help protect them inside and out.

Great how too. Keep em coming, eh! A question and a request. Why glue the o-ring in place on the water pick-up inlet? Would be SUPER great to do a similar how too on the modern Bravo III drive removal and replacement. I know there are some subltle and not so subtle differences between these very widely used drives. I would do my own annual Bravo if I had a similar vid.

@CanadaWideMarine

Жыл бұрын

I glue the o ring so it doesn't fall out of position while installing the sterndrive. Yes, a Bravo video is in the works, thanks for asking.

Awesome video. Thank you. Just subscribed. Question. My gear shift selector disengages sometimes as I go from fwd to neutral back to fwd. Forces me to jump in the water and quickly adjust it. Why does that happen?

@CanadaWideMarine

2 жыл бұрын

Not quite sure what you have going on. What make and model are we talking about, and what are you adjusting from in the water?

Thank you for the video. Do you recommend OEM or not for the billows?

I am very appreciative of this video. Also, I am terrified of what I'm going to find when I tackle this project on my boat. Because, bellows....what bellows? I don't need to remove the stern drive to see that it's in bad shap. Basically, it's trash.

@CanadaWideMarine

2 жыл бұрын

If you are talking about your driveshaft bellows then I suggest plan on replacing your driveshaft/u joint assembly and gimbal bearing as well.

@SuperJ24

2 жыл бұрын

@@CanadaWideMarine fortunately, after a quick look, I think I’m just seeing the exhaust bellows. The other looks in tact.

GREAT 👌

@CanadaWideMarine

Жыл бұрын

Thank you.

thanks

great video! I have a alpha 1 gen 1 and noticed a slight motor oil leak from the stern around the bellows on the right side...do you think it simply needs new gaskets and o-rings?

@CanadaWideMarine

2 жыл бұрын

Well, there is no motor oil in that area, perhaps you are seeing a gear oil leak? If it's gear oil there are several areas that it could be leaking from in that area. The gaskets and o rings we replace in the video do not seal any gear oil, so replacing them will not resolve an oil leak. I highly recommend having a marine mechanic perform a pressure test to identify the cause of the leak and advise on the best way to repair it. Then you can decide if you want to tackle it yourself. Thanks for watching.

I took my drive off and separated both halves to replace all the seals. After I put it back on and took the boat out I found out that it will not fully accelerate. It will go into forward and reverse gear but when I try to speed up the engine bogs down and it won't go any faster. It worked perfectly fine before I took the drive off. Any suggestions? Could the driveshaft not be aligned properly?

Gen II drives only need to be remove for inspection every three (3) years (as per Mercruiser's own service manual). A visible inspection of the bellows from the outside is all that's required. MC-1, R, MR and Alpha One drive DO need to be done annually.

Thank you for that! Where did get the lifting hook? I've searched everywhere and cant find one.

@CanadaWideMarine

Жыл бұрын

I made it. I think I modified an "S" hook off an old ratchet strap.

Would this process be any different on a Bravo xr? Thank you. Awesome video!

@CanadaWideMarine

Жыл бұрын

Not much different, the shift connects a little differently, so pay attention to that, particularly as you re-assemble it.

Thanks for the video. Why dont you have a trim tab? I thought mine was missing but I guess not?

@CanadaWideMarine

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. Some Mercruiser drives have a simple flat plate where you would see a trim tab. Look up from underneath the cav plate to see if it is a flat plate or if it is missing totally. If your steering is not pulling or heavier turning on way over the other there is no need for a trim tab.

@davidjessee7701

2 жыл бұрын

What he said ...plus with power steering...a trim tab would still not make a difference

Hello friend, great video!! I have a question for you, it turns out that I disassembled it because the gears did not engage, now when watching your video I realized that my boat was poorly assembled, the linkage, but when I put the reverse while I turn the cardan, the gear remains engaged and when I stop it it automatically stops. it jumps and shifts into forward gear, is this normal or is something wrong with the clutch system? Thank you very much in advance and greetings from Argentina!!!

This is one of the best videos on the subject out there. Many thanks. When you address the drive bellow (the top one) you don't comment the exhaust bellow and it's hardly visible in the video. My exhaust bellow has come loose on the sterndrive side. Probably the steel clamp was not tight enought or it was mounted without bellow glue. Any guidance how to put it back on ? Does it help to have the sterndrive removed to sit it properly or it can be done without sterdrive removal ? Thanks in advance

@CanadaWideMarine

2 жыл бұрын

Exhaust Bellows are a pain because you need to tilt the drive up to get to them which wants to pull the bellows off the gimbal housing. There is a special tool we use for the exhaust bellows, it is not listed on the store, but the part number is: Mercury 91-45497A1 or Sierra 18-9847. It makes the job much easier. I would also use a new bellows rather than try to re-attach the old one as a new one will be much more flexible. Thanks for your kind words, I'm still new at making videos so I appreciate the support.

@giovannilubiana6003

2 жыл бұрын

@@CanadaWideMarine You are doing a great job with your videos, exeptional quality and clear execution. I had been looking for similar content for weeks until I ran into your channel. So thanks for that and for your answer. Exhaust bellow is indeed a painful job and you'll know if it's done well only when you go in the water :-). I will likely replace the bellow with a new one as you suggested. My engine is a 4.3 MPI.......if you ever plan on a tutorial to replace the spark plugs will be highly appreciated. I have made space left and right in the engine bay but the spark plugs are still hardly reachable. I wonder if the exhaust manifolds need to be removed to have better access ? Also on another subject if you don't mind the question....the engine bay blower and the sterndrive trim can be operated also when the main battery switch is off (Bayliner 652 CU). Any good reason for that ? Rgds Gio

@CanadaWideMarine

2 жыл бұрын

Spark plugs: use a six inch extension and you should be able to reach them past the exhaust manifolds, the manifolds do not have to come off. The middle plug on either side is hard to get the wire off because of the water fitting, I sometimes carefully use long needle nose pliers to get it off. To get the new plugs back in I use an eight inch long piece of 5/16" fuel hose, push it over the end of the spark plug and use it to guide the plug into position and get it started in the threads. For some reason unknown to me Mercury wires their trim system direct to the battery, bypassing the battery switch, so that is "normal". The bilge blower should be wired after the battery switch. The point of the battery switch is to disconnect "all" electrical systems from the batteries in the event of an emergency. Except for the automatic function of the bilge pump and any memory circuits required.

@giovannilubiana6003

2 жыл бұрын

@@CanadaWideMarine All well noted. Many thanks

Gosh this is best video I saw so far Thanks for sharing, I do have one question during the video you stopped it at 20:02 then you went back doing what you were doing but the propeller wasn’t in the same spot and something else was just a little bit off but anyways was that when you were having troubles and you didn’t want to share with us you kicking things around with a few ugly words? Anyways just very curious because I’m fixing to take one a part from someone who worked on it and I’m not sure if he did anything you did to yours so far what he said to me didn’t match up his words so I’m scared to find something bad in my new project.

@CanadaWideMarine

Жыл бұрын

Hi Jason, I don't remember exactly what was going on installing this drive, I recorded a year ago, and have done a pile of them since. What I can say is that trying to do things with a camera in the way, and so the camera can see the important parts is really challenging at times, so I may have just been in an awkward position while filming. Good luck with your project, and thanks for watching.

Great video. I have water coming in through what looks like a weep hole above the drive shaft where it goes through transom. Boat fills up pretty good overnight, and can't see water coming in anywhere else. When running engine it actually squirts out a little bit. New boat to me and I've never been into that gimbal/outdrive assembly. Boots all look OK externally, but obviously impossible to see well. Seems like it pretty well has to be the boot. Am I thinking right here? Any insight you can provide is much appreciated. Do you ship in the US with reasonable timing and customs hassle? Your videos are great and I would love to support your business as a thank you.

@CanadaWideMarine

2 жыл бұрын

You definitely want to remove your drive and check the driveshaft bellows. If it is them that is leaking you will need to replace your gimbal bearing and most likely your driveshaft/u-joint assembly. We do ship to the US but generally our pricing is higher so you are better off shopping locally. Thank you for your kinds words and support.

@tonyrichno4392

2 жыл бұрын

@@CanadaWideMarine thanks.. pulled it apart. Driveshaft bellows was leaking due to not being clamped well or glued at all on transom end.. someone did a poor job of a replacement sometime in the past before I bought the boat. Replaced all the boots, gimbal bearing and u joints. Your video was very helpful. Thanks again.

Hi, Thanks for the great video!!! I'm getting a rattling noise when I go slow (boat not on plane). But if I turn right or left, while going fast (on plane), it's horrible. Sounds like I'm rattling a couple of BB's in a jar. Would replacing the gimbal, bearing and bellow fix that problem? Thank you.

@CanadaWideMarine

2 жыл бұрын

Those symptoms indicate a possible problem with gimbal bearing or universal joints. Remove the drive and inspect should identify the source of the problem.

@exquisitehomes

2 жыл бұрын

@@CanadaWideMarine I will follow your video to open it up and see if that's the problem. Thanks a million!!

@CanadaWideMarine

2 жыл бұрын

Let us know what you find.

Hi Brandon, did you need to flush the gear oil first? I have a split in my gear cable bellows which was leaking water in to the boat when leg trimmed out (opening up the split further i guess) Great video and i have subscribed as you are a great teacher. thanks

@CanadaWideMarine

2 жыл бұрын

Who is Brandon? Lol. No Need to flush or drain the gear oil first. There is a check valve in the line to the monitor bottle that closes when the drive is removed so you don't lose any gear oil. Thanks for the kind words.

@keithlewis6854

2 жыл бұрын

@@CanadaWideMarine Oops. Terribly sorry about. Thanks for the info. I assume I have to remove the bell housing to get to and replace the gear cable bellows?

@CanadaWideMarine

2 жыл бұрын

On a Gen II the outer cable can be removed from the back once the drive is removed, no need to remove the bell housing.

Awesome video. My out drive has SE 106 written on it. What model do you think that is? It’s on a 1986 Cobalt. Thanks Randy

@CanadaWideMarine

2 жыл бұрын

SE 106 is a replacement for the Mercruiser Alpha One made by Sterndrive Engineering, SEI. Thanks for the compliment.

Is that a Bravo 1 or 2 or does 1 and 2 have the same seal kits

Congratulations for your video Very good Your video is helping me here in Brazil Too bad it has so few likes You must not be discouraged I will be looking forward to the new video 👍

@CanadaWideMarine

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

Did u talk about exhaust bellows? If so what time in vid?

Great video. My question is when inspecting mine, I noticed my trim rams stop short of trimming all the way down. Goes all the way up but not all the way down. Trim sending switches are good. Pulled off rams but did not disconnect hydraulic system. I can’t push pistons in and out but they rotate clockwise and counterclockwise. Should the ram pistons go in and out by pushing on them? Thanks

@CanadaWideMarine

Жыл бұрын

As long as the cav plate is pointed up at the front, relative to the waterline, when trimmed all the way down you are good. And no you cannot push the rams in by hand. If you can move them by pushing on the the thrust of the propeller would move the leg up and down.

@DjStalin100

Жыл бұрын

@@CanadaWideMarine 👍

what if I can't turn my prop backwards slightly to line up the splines, I get too much resistance and it wont turn

I had to smile about the Comment of putting a drop cloth down for taking off the Snap Ring. as a Child i was by my Dads side for always working on our Boats ,Cars, etc. my Dad always called them jokingly as Jesus Clips. because when they went Flying people would Yell”Jesus Christ “ where did that damn thing Go ? “ as it took you a few hours looking for that stupid Cir Clip to put it back together as a Joke i bought a mixed assortment. container and gave them to my Dad for Christmas ! My Old Man was not a Professional Mechanic , but he had the knowledge and Ability to Restore Antique Vehicles , Rebuild Engines , work on most Marine drive systems and I’ve seen him rebuild Automatic Transmissions

Great video, I was able to inspect my new 1995 Searay gimble and bellow. Got a LOT of oil on seal due to struggling to get all aligned, could the integrity of seal be compromised?

@CanadaWideMarine

11 ай бұрын

Which seal are you referring to? Oil on the gasket is not a problem.

@user-zp7pu3rn9j

11 ай бұрын

@@CanadaWideMarine the large gasket between the upper section of the outdrive and the transom housing

@CanadaWideMarine

11 ай бұрын

I grease that gasket so it is easier to remove next year, so the oil will not be a problem at all, just a mess to clean up.

@user-zp7pu3rn9j

11 ай бұрын

@@CanadaWideMarine

@user-zp7pu3rn9j

11 ай бұрын

@@CanadaWideMarine Thank You!

I have gear drive oil leaking on my bilge room coming from drive shaft i think. Does replacing those shaft oring solves that? My first boat, Rookie here please advise thanks.

@CanadaWideMarine

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Marlon, Nice truck in your profile pic, is that yours? Unfortunately the o rings will not stop your gear oil leak. If the oil is definitely coming from your driveshaft you will have oil in your bellows when you remove the drive. (Have a look at the video I did on removing a volvo sx sterndrive, it has oil in the bellows). If that is the case then you will need to replace the driveshaft seal on the front of the drive. This requires some special tools. The other place gear oil can be leaking into your bilge is from the drive oil monitor bottle or the hose that goes from the bottle to the transom plate. That hose connects to the transom bracket near the driveshaft so it could look like the oil is coming from the driveshaft.

@marlonsgarage8525

2 жыл бұрын

@@CanadaWideMarine good morning, Thank you replying i appreciate it. No the truck in the picture is not mine, but i am currently restoring the exact truck which the end result will be that picture. I have an mercruiser alpha one drive. I already checked and traced the gear oil reservoir line no leak there. I saw leak is definitely coming from the drive shaft. I will take it apart replace the drive shaft seal and order the tools and seals necessary to complete the task in my shop. Thanks again!

I rewatched but didn't hear you say it. Is it necessary to drain the drive unit when doing this type of inspection? I apologize if you said it and I missed it.

@CanadaWideMarine

Жыл бұрын

You do not have to drain the drive to remove it. There is a check valve in the line from the gear lube monitor bottle that will close when the drive is removed, so the monitor bottle does not drain either.

Merc R Drive. what am i doing wrong, the drive goes in almost all the way and stop about one inch short of fully mating up. I've checked alignment and made sure the spline pocket is not over greased. Thanks

@CanadaWideMarine

11 ай бұрын

Shift control into forward gear and shift the lower unit into forward gear

Thank you whap prop is that? What size engine?

@CanadaWideMarine

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Jose, Sorry, I don't remember what propeller that was, but it was on 19' boat with a 4.3 TKS engine. Thanks for watching.

What about greasing, the U joints?

Thank you so much for the perfect video. I was hoping for alittle help. I'm losing gear oil somewhere and want to fix it myself, not sure what seal it could be. I had the coupler replaced less then a year ago and don't know why I'm losing oil now, the shop was a joke and don't want to deal with them again. 3300$ and now I have issues. hoping all I have to do is what you just did in this video. if you're able to suggest seals to replace that would be so much appreciated. No water getting in just losing about 4oz each small outing. I'm thinking the oil is in the bellows if that's possible. ? Any information would be greatly appreciated, If the seals i need to replace go beyond this video I feel time/knowledge is worth $, if you were to help me with some questions I wouldn't hesitate to send ya $ for your help. Thanks so much for atleast reading. Take care. (1993 alpha one gen 2 350mag)

@CanadaWideMarine

Жыл бұрын

Hello D, Well, the first thing to do is to identify where the leak is exactly. Once we know where it is leaking then we can work out a suitable plan of action to repair. Generally for a leak that size, if it is not visible when we remove the drive we will pressure test it. I haven't covered pressure testing in my videos yet as it is generally a little more advanced requiring specialized adapters. In basic terms we remove a drain plug, (Upper or lower doesn't matter), and attach a fitting with a pressure/vacuum gauge on it. We pressurize the drive and wait. if the drive is empty of oil we use soapy water around all the seals and look for bubbles. In your case I would do it with the drive full, let it sit pressurized overnight, then see what I see. Gear lube is very thick and it takes a while for it to leak out so I generally leave it overnight. Use 5 psi maximum. 2 or 3 psi should make it leak. Too much pressure and you will just push seals out. Once you have identified the leak, feel free to email your findings to me at support@canadawidemarine.com, along with any photos you may want. I will also need the serial number of your drive to accurately identify it. From there I will assist as much as possible. Just so you are prepared, there is only so much I can do from a distance. Watch this video for more information: kzread.info/dash/bejne/onWexKmTmMTNiqQ.html Our videos have a button on the bottom labelled "Thanks", where you can purchase a thank you if you like. Hope this helps, and thanks for watching.

@CZ530

Жыл бұрын

@@CanadaWideMarine Thank you so much for the reply! I have a snap on vacuum gauge that pumps up, I can modify something to fit in the vent hole. After this reply I'll contact you through email once I remove drive and pressure test it to know more. Thank you, thank you! I will most definitely purchase a thank you!!

@CZ530

Жыл бұрын

​@@CanadaWideMarine turns out the yoke seal is bad and the gimble bearing due to all the oil inside the gimble housing rubbing away the grease. lucky I caught it in time or I'd be doing another coupler, thank goodness! taking to a recommended local guy to replace bearing and seal tomorrow. thanks for your help!

Do you need to drain the gear oil first? What about the reservoir? How is it connected to the drive?

@CanadaWideMarine

Жыл бұрын

Hi Gilbert. No you do not need to drain the gear oil first. There is a check valve in the fitting between the drive and the gimbal housing that automatically closes when the drive is removed so the reservoir doesn't drain.

@gilbertcordina

Жыл бұрын

@@CanadaWideMarine thanks

hey boddy and the minute 3:08 you said some about 1/4 inch turn twist.!! mine is broke how can l buy what is the name please thank you

@CanadaWideMarine

Жыл бұрын

if you email us the serial number of your drive we can get one for you. support@canadawidemarine.com

Do you have to drain the gear oil and reservoir?

@CanadaWideMarine

Жыл бұрын

You do not need to drain the gear lube. There is a check valve that automatically seals the reservoir when the drive is removed.

Could you make a video showing how to replace the bellows?

@CanadaWideMarine

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely. As soon as I get a bellows job through the shop I will do a video on it. Thanks for the suggestion.

@davidvenne1134

Жыл бұрын

@@CanadaWideMarine Thanks so much! Love how thorough you are! You're an excellent teacher!

Hello, I have a problem with MerCruiser gear lube Reservoir Dribble Valve leaking oil. When I remove the driveshaft unit, oil stops leaking. The valve appear to functioning normally. S.O.S

@CanadaWideMarine

Жыл бұрын

Sorry for the late reply, I don't seem to get proper notifications for comments. I'm not exactly sure where you are actually leaking. But I might take a guess that you may need a new gasket between the drive and the gimbal housing?