Alpha 1 Bellows Installation
Have you any tips on how to fit an exhaust bellows to a mercruiser. An Alpha One Generation 2. Into the exhaust bellows to assist in the installation. 6 SECTION 4 ALPHA AND BRAVO TRANSOM ASSEMBLIES Alpha Gimbal Ring and Steering Lever Components 1 - Gimbal. Grounding Clip Installation (Bellows clamps.
Bellows Replacement Alpha 1
Sterndrive Tools, special tools for Mercruiser sterndrives and engines Replace Your R, MR or Alpha One Ujoints Bellows There are a few tools required to replace your Ujoint Bellows. This job is usually done at the same time as a few other of the jobs. For example, you usually replace the bellows when you are replacing your gimbal bearing.
It is standard practice to also replace your shift cable when replacing your ujoint bellows. While the bellhousing is removed, some customers like to replace the Trim Sender Switches as well. Plan your repair.
Look up the procedures in your manual and make a list of tools and parts. Be aware that things might change after you have the unit disassembled and inspected. We suggest that you purchase the complete Transom Seal Kit as it has most all the parts that you will need. Buying the Transom Seal Kit with the Exhaust Tube eliminates the need for the Bellows Expansion Tool. The Exhaust Tube is much easier to install but you might realize a little more exhaust noise from the transom area.