More U Bolt Tests This May Be It!!!!
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More U Bolt Tests This May Be It!!!!
I Think I Got The Better U-bolt & Nut. We Will Know When The Final Tests Come Back From The Lab. I Built A Bending Fixture This Week To Make The U-bolt. We Are About 90% There. The Monell Nuts Came In. We Torqued One Down On A Grade 8 Bolt And It Went To 65 Foot Lbs And Then The Bolt Shattered In Half. We Sent In 316 Stainless & 17-4 Bolts We Will See. Keep You Informed As I Know. Ron Bender
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Very timely Ron, I have a stripped nut on a u-bolt. How difficult is it to replace the u-bolt? I don't believe there's any problem with the gimbal ring or shaft, at least not yet.
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Re: More U Bolt Tests This May Be It!!!!
Keith I have the same problem. To remove the u bolt you have to remove the gambol ring its self. In order to remove the ring you either have to remove the engine or purchase a kit to do it with out removing the engine. If you decide not to remove the engine do not buy the mercury kit to remove the ring. There is a better kit out there. PM me if you want more info. I have to find it.
Taz I am very interested. I want to reinstall my ring when I get a new bell housing. How long before you are finished and ready for sale???
Taz I am very interested. I want to reinstall my ring when I get a new bell housing. How long before you are finished and ready for sale???
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Re: More U Bolt Tests This May Be It!!!!
I went to tork mine and I just snaped the bolt. I welded what bolt was sticking out to the plate behind the nut and tightend the other nut tightly. This got me buy for the rest of the season.
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My gimbals are only 2 years old. The u-bolt thread and nut is what failed, the thread on 1 side of the u-bolt is stripped. The new gimbals have the hole(s) and plugs already, this was done when the HP Gimbals were installed so we'd have access to the ring.
So I cannot simply drive the u-bolt out and replace it?
It looks like I "should" or could be able to do this without pulling the entire assembly because I can turn the drive to one side and get my hand up inside behind the u-bolt.
So I cannot simply drive the u-bolt out and replace it?
It looks like I "should" or could be able to do this without pulling the entire assembly because I can turn the drive to one side and get my hand up inside behind the u-bolt.
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Re: More U Bolt Tests This May Be It!!!!
No, No ,, and No ,,,, Taz is the Guy to talk to about replacing the U bolt,,,, He has a system to take off the Gimble Ring from the Out side and not have to Pull the Engine ,, I did mine three years ago and it has held up fine ,,, I wish the better bolts available at that time .... call him at 216-390-1330,,, I think he wants to be the outdrive King!!!
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I don't have a drive like this, but is there an exploded view or diagram of the parts you are talking about.
I am always interested in a "better mousetrap". Thanks.
I am always interested in a "better mousetrap". Thanks.
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Re: More U Bolt Tests This May Be It!!!!
Originally Posted by vonwolske
I don't have a drive like this, but is there an exploded view or diagram of the parts you are talking about.
I am always interested in a "better mousetrap". Thanks.
I am always interested in a "better mousetrap". Thanks.
Item #24 is the u-bolt. Your everyday standard Bravo
http://www.mercruiserparts.com/Show_...STEERING+LEVER
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Re: More U Bolt Tests This May Be It!!!!
Thanks US1 Fountain;
I see the gimbal ring is split at the U-bolt. So the U-bolt acts as a pinch bolt on the split. Does the U portion of the bolt pull directly on the pivot stud or does it just pull on a portion of the cast aluminum of the gimbal. If so, couldn't a person just use a pair of high strength straight bolts to pinch that joint shut, or would the casting break due to excessive bending stresses?
Thanks.
I see the gimbal ring is split at the U-bolt. So the U-bolt acts as a pinch bolt on the split. Does the U portion of the bolt pull directly on the pivot stud or does it just pull on a portion of the cast aluminum of the gimbal. If so, couldn't a person just use a pair of high strength straight bolts to pinch that joint shut, or would the casting break due to excessive bending stresses?
Thanks.