How to remove & install a Mercruiser Alpha 1 Gen 2 sterndrive to inspect Bellows & Gimbal bearing

In this video I go through the steps involved in removing the Mercruiser Alpha 1 Gen II sterndrive. I show you what to look for when inspecting the bellows, and how to check the gimbal bearing. I also have a look at the universal joints and show you what a good set of U-joints looks like. And of course I show you how to put it all back together again, and a few tips and tricks along the way to make your job a little easier.
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[iselili]

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

[Hawkeye]

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!

[ian]

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!

[Mike-snwd]

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

[tnprefi]

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

[yannih]

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

[jimbradley]

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...

[johnlagreca]

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

[bamann]

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

[JoediyLab]

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

[emagee]

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

[oldsalt]

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

[rjblumii]

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

[alanhigginbotham]

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

[danielcetan]

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

[Blastsbeatstilldeath]

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

[kundrew]

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.

[stevemiddleton]

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

[polak]

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

[davidg]

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!