Drive unit special tools, anyone want to sell any??

[Gunn]

I'm about to remove my drive unit and replace the water pump, all bellows and probably the gimbal bearing. I've studied up on all the manuals I have, read numerous articles and feel I can do it with my eyes closed at this point. So I'm ready. But darn, there are a bunch of specialized tools they recommend!

Does anyone have some they bought, did it themselves and is now letting someone else do it? Have any of those tools to unload?

I think I can fabriate an U-joint bellowed sleve removal tool, and the installation tool. I found a reasonable slide-hammer bearing puller for the gimbal bearing. In total, I need the following:

U-Joint bellows sleeve remove tool: P/N 91-818169
U-Joint bellows sleeve install tool: P/N 818162
Hinge Pin Tool: P/N 91-78310
Bearing removal and installation tool: P/N 91-31229A5
Shift cable removal and install tool: P/N 91-12037
Exhaust bellows expander tool: P/N 91-45497A1
Engine alignment tool:

Like I said, I think I can fabricate some of my own, but some I just need to get. One time investment though. Next time they'll pay for themselves. But a used tool is fine with me. Heck, I'd even consider renting it from you!

Anyone have them?!!

Thanks,

Tom

 

[H2ONUT]

Good prices on all that stuff on E-Bay. I am looking at picking up some of them also.

 

[fc3]

You do not need all of that crap. You need the hinge pin tool, and the bearing tool if you need to replace the gimbal bearing. The Merc tool I borrowed didn't work for me, I welded up a stronger one. Didn't work either, but shows that it can be done and done cheaply. You need an alignment tool or a spline shaft from a junk drive. I have a hinge pin tool. Free for the asking as I will never, ever have another sterndrive boat.

Best regards,
Frank

 

[gerryb]

One of the many entrepreneurs on the board (Mike, Gary, Skip, Frank C...?) should see the business opportunity here... BoatToolRentals.com! Buy a few sets of all these fancy Mercruiser tools, stock-up on simple instructions for the DIY'ers, set-up a simple website, users sign-in and pay to borrow the tools for 1 or 2 weeks. CSR members get a 25% discount! (Gas engines only.....the oil burner guys have already stepped on enough people so they can afford to pay expensive mechanics...they would never just 'rent' tools themselves...LOL)

 

[Gunn]

Thanks guys for the info. Definately interested in the tools available.
Agree on fabricating some of the tools myself, and have friends with welders. :smt001

I also have a friend who's going to make a nice outdrive stand that will attach to my current engine stand. Saw one on Ebay; we can make one for less than 1/2 the price (<$50 total). It'll be nicer than any other stand as I won't have to bend over or sit on a stool to work on it...

If anyone else has any of these tools for sale, let me know!

Thanks,

Tom