Lower swivel grease fitting

[patchkit123]

I don't see a grease fitting on my gimble housing lower steering swivel. Is there any way to grease it? Is it a sealed bearing? It is a 1988 5.7 with a R M/R alpha. Thanks for any help you can give me.
Mark

 

[patchkit123]

I know it is a buzy time for boat mechanics but does anyone know how I could find some info on this? Sorry to bump this to the top but I am splashing the boat fathers day weekend and would like to grease it if it is possible. Thank you in advance.

 

[Quint4]

"gimble housing lower steering swivel".... perhaps better describe the part in question. I saw your post the first time and was not sure what you were talking about and still don't...lol. I will offer this, the steering arm penetrates the transom wall and connects to the swivel shaft that conects to the gimble ring. There is no bearing involved that I am aware of.

 

[Woody]

Here's a breakdown that might be helpfull. It looks like some had a brg and later a bushing. http://www.mercruiserparts.com/Show_Pictures3.asp?dnbr=%2099964&ivar=images/CRUISER/99964/30064.png&inbr=2203&bnbr=50&bdesc=GIMBAL+RING+AND+STEERING+LEVER

 

[Quint4]

I see now...the LOWER swivel. My bravo just has a pin no bearing.

 

[patchkit123]

Thank you Woody and Quint4 very much for your time. Sorry my description sucked. I was hoping mine didn't have a bearing without a grease fitting. That would be bad. I wish the bushing had a grease fitting though. The upper bearing does have a grease fitting which is very easy to find. Have a great summer.