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Gimbal Bearing MERCRUISER, OMC, Volvo Penta | Repair and Installation Guide

$34.98

242 ratingsSource: Amazon
SKU: C-B018WLJAQ8 Category:

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About this item

  • New Gimbal bearing. Replaces GLM Part Number: 21900; Sierra Part Number: 18-2100; Mercury Part Number: 30-60794A4; OMC Part Number: 983937; Volvo Part Number: 3853807-0
  • Fits OMC Cobra and King Cobra
  • Fits Mercruiser Bravo and Alpha Gen 1 and 2. Fits MC-1 / R / MR
  • Fits Volvo Penta
  • This is the grease able type. Your transom must have a grease zerk fitting.

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Canonical product
MP-US-B018WLJAQ8
Source product ID
B018WLJAQ8
Category
Replacement Parts / Engines & Engine Parts / Engine Kit Products / Rod & Main Bearings
Available images
8
Referenced part numbers
21900, 18-2100, 30-60794A4, 983937, 3853807-0

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Listing compatibility notes

  • Replaces GLM Part Number: 21900; Sierra Part Number: 18-2100; Mercury Part Number: 30-60794A4; OMC Part Number: 983937; Volvo Part Number: 3853807-0 Fits OMC Cobra and King Cobra Fits Mercruiser Bravo and Alpha Gen 1 and 2.
  • Fits MC-1 / R / MR Fits Volvo Penta This is the grease able type.
  • Your transom must have a grease zerk fitting.

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Installation notes

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Companion parts

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Customer feedback

Ratings and written reviews

4.2 / 5 242 source ratings

Source: Amazon. Imported marketplace feedback is shown for product research and is not a review of a purchase made on this website.

9 written reviews
5 stars 7
4 stars 1
3 stars 0
2 stars 0
1 star 1

9 reviews for Gimbal Bearing MERCRUISER, OMC, Volvo Penta | Repair and Installation Guide

  1. Imported from AmazonSource context: Verified Purchase

    Veronica Schramm

    This was the perfect fit and we are very happy with it. It arrived more than promptly and we would definitely order more from them when need be. and with boats, there will always a need be!

  2. Imported from AmazonSource context: Verified Purchase

    STEVEN E.

    Had noise and vibration in Alpha drive. Installed new bearing and problem solved. NOTE..GREASE THE BEARING BEFORE INSTALLATION.WHEN INSTALLING MAKE SURE YOU ALIGN THE GREASE HOLES OF THE BEARING AND RETAINER WITH GREASE HOLES IN THE HOUSING… ADD ABOUT 5 (USING A FULL SIZE GREASE GUN) PUMPS OF RECOMMENDED GREASE TO THE BEARING. START THE ENGINE USING WATER ‘MUFFS’ AND RUN AT MODERATE SPEED A COUPLE OF MINUTES. CHECK FOR NOISE, VIBRATION AND PROPER INSTALLATION OF DRIVE BY SHIFTING THROUGH GEARS AND SLOWLY TURNING WHEEL FULLY LEFT AND RIGHT (MAKE SURE WATER HOSE IS CLEAR OF PROP DURING PROCEDURE). STOP. ADD ANOTHER 5 PUMPS OF GREASE AND HEAD TO THE LAKE.

  3. Imported from AmazonSource context: Verified Purchase

    Isaac

    We have purchased several of these for our shop. They work as designed. Put it in the freezer for 30 minutes before you install ! It will slightly shrink and make the installation a breeze.

  4. Imported from AmazonSource context: Verified Purchase

    Douglas

    Have not installed yet, but looks to be good quality material.

  5. Imported from AmazonSource context: Verified Purchase

    Jesse Bloom

    DO NOT BUY!!!! This is a sealed unit and not a greasable bearing. Furthermore, machining is terrible. Tried a test fit on driveshaft before installing and would not slide o to drive shaft. Thought that it would go on with a little love so I installed bearing. Outdrive would not fit back on. Driveshaft whole diameter is too small for driveshaft to fit through. Purchased oem quicksilver bearing and everything fit perfectly. Long story short, buy oem.

  6. Imported from AmazonSource context: Verified Purchase

    KWB

    Not bad for the price tolerance seem a little tight, but that’s OK

  7. Imported from AmazonSource context: Verified Purchase

    Michael Eamon

    It’s great.Used on merc cruiser alpa one gen1.

  8. Imported from AmazonSource context: Verified Purchase

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  9. Imported from AmazonSource context: Verified Purchase

    c. brendal

    perfect fit, seems heavy duty, and makes no noise at all so far

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