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Not really but I am sure them bolts are welded together so it would be easier. Snap them off, and drive them out. If using SS bolts use some never seize on the bolts, this way you can get them off again and it will stop the corrosion from different metals.
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05-25-2013, 08:27 PM
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Looking at that bellows...I wouldn't get in that boat.
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05-25-2013, 08:35 PM
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You shouldn't have to replace the gimbal to replace the bellows. More importantly, check the transom. Take a screw driver handle or a small hammer ans start tapping on the transom, it should sound tight and give a high pitch tap, if you hear a dull thud, you got problems, trim the drive up, lean across the drive and put your weight on it, see if you can notice any movement at the transom to gimbal plate, look at the top and see if you create a gap, if you do, its transom time.
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05-25-2013, 10:08 PM
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phew!! Well I got this boat with the intention of using it. The PO assured me things were good and this is a little frustrating. the picture may make the bellows appear aged more than it actually is. when I did the water pump we pulled the out drive and cleaned and greased the drive line and u-joints. I am just new to boats and all this is not what I expected as far as things needing immediate repair.
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05-25-2013, 11:14 PM
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If I bought a boat and simply didn't know how old the bellows were I'd replace em before using it... That's how important they are
the reason to pull the gimbal housing is to fix the leak around it... caulk doesn't cut it Last edited by smokeonthewater; 05-25-2013 at 11:41 PM.
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05-26-2013, 08:29 AM
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05-26-2013, 08:35 AM
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if you do all the work yourself the satisfaction will out way the sweat and tears!!!!! you will also familiarize yourself with your rig for doing future maintenance. research and ask a ton a of questions to help you get thru it. all the guys on here are willing to help you with anything you need.
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05-26-2013, 10:47 AM
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friend of mine lost his son to a bad set of bellows. teenage son bought a used boat and took it to a mechanic for a check up. mech said it needs a set of bellows, kid says maybe later, these look ok to me. took it out in the gulf, got a garbled 911 call 4 hours later. found the boat swamped next morning. found his buddy on the beach barely alive, never found his son. i am not an i/o guy, but these guys say change them, i'd do it.
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