Replace Mercruiser alpha one gen 1(2) outdrive bellows - PART 1

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1. Shift Cable Socket

2. Hinge Pin removal tool

3. Flex Shaft Screwdriver

4. Bellows replacement kit

5. Service manual 6

[DIYwithMichaelBorders]

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1. Shift Cable Socket


2. Hinge Pin removal tool


3. Flex Shaft Screwdriver


4. Bellows replacement kit 


5. Service manual 6

[wadebruffey]

Commenting to say that Michael, you got us through our outdrive replacement with zero prior knowledge. We just started her today and everything works great. We are so proud of our work, and not to mention, we saved $1000’s doing it ourselves. THANK YOU for these videos!!!!

[abelardorivero]

You are a source of wisdom for us who are mere mortals, you have helped me a lot with these videos, they are treasures, what I don't understand is why you don't have 100, 000 likes?

[GeorgeCatchings-vedi]

Absolutely THE BEST how-to video, PERIOD. You explain EVERYTHING. Excelsior, and please keep it up!

[thorlaizans]

Very step by step informative. Never heard of a 10 or 11 inch nut. By far the most professional DIY video I have ever seen. Cheers!!!

[davestewart]

Good to see you working on the boat 👍😁

[heraboat]

Thank you so much for this very insightful video

[Currancchs]

For the port side hinge pin, any reason you cant allow the bellhousing the rotate up until it stops, as opposed to stopping it by foot? Thanks yo your videos, i was able to do everything else, including removing the gimbal bearing, but i broke the special tool removing the port side hinge pin and was giving it basically everything i had. Would be far less awkward if i didnt have to hold by foot! Thanks for taking the time to make these videos!

[NotGarrettT]

show us the rest. I love your videos much

[marks]

hey mike thx for the helpful videos very professional. are there sites to download the exploded views of Alpha One Gen II lower unit, etc?

[JosephDonoway-rucz]

Hello Michael
I need retap my bell housing on a alpha one gen 2
For shifter cable do I need a straight or tapered pipe tap
Thank you

[stevetrombley]

Hi Michael,

Thank you for all of your videos, they have been very helpful. I have a couple of questions.

First, the brass nut holding the shift cable got stripped when we were trying to remove it. Any tips on how to get that off? Tried soaking in PB blaster and no success yet.

Second, is the gimbal bearing in the replacement kit that you link to a sealed bearing? And do you recommend using sealed vs not?

Thanks!

[anthonylandis]

Thank you for all the great info and help!
Question....my oil reservoir was leaking and found the hose attachment was broken (where it goes into the hull next to the shift cable bellow) Is this a requirement to have if I keep my gear oil checked on a regular basis? Or could i plug that? Very new at boat maintenance and any info helps. Thank you again!

[thedinz]

Also requesting the rest lol looking to do this job soon

[curtishacker]

What's the difference In the gen 1 and gen 2 bellow kit? I accidentally installed the gen 2 bellow kit. Will it be OK? OR should I take it all out again?

[matthewgale]

At 2.40. What is the forward, neutral and reverse gear stem part called. I need one as the one im working on is damaged.

[johnwagner]

Isn't it possible to replace the bellows without removing the Gimbal?