Gimbal Bearing Part # difference

[Seafordguy]

What is the difference between Gimbal Bearing 30-60794A4 and Gimbal Bearing 30-862540A3?

Other than 20 bucks?

Can the same oil seal be used with both?

ALSO - I am replacing both bearings and carriers since I have the assemblies off and they are easy to get to, is there any reason to replace the oil seals for peace of mind or should I just pass on that?

Thanks,

Eric

[MOBILEMERCMAN]

It has a dot on it and is offset fwd in part to allow for the bigger cross bearings. I expect the seal is the same on both. I just looked it up everything bravo and Alpha GENII now calls for the latter number. The first is for older alphas.

[Seafordguy]

Thanks Jim.

Any comment on whether or not there is any reason I should replace the oil seals?

[MOBILEMERCMAN]

I don't believe it to be a wear item. I think it has been added to keep the grease contained so it doesn't make a mess. It may also help to keep the bearing dry if the bilge fills fill water. If you are there looking at it might as well change it. There wont be a better time.

[Seafordguy]

Thanks for all your help - I'll be back with more questions....

I think I am being optimistic thinking that I can get this thing in the water Memorial Day weekend since this is my first time....

[mbam]

Timing is everything - We have a bunch that came out of damaged transom assemblies, they are new never used. I just put them on Ebay for $34.95 each.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...CA:MOTORS:1123

Doing some spring cleaning around here, more stuff soon!!

[mbam]

Ebay busted me & pulled the listing - I had a link to our web site in the listing. New listing is:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...CA:MOTORS:1123