BESTOOLGimbal Bearing Puller Special Tool Fit for Mercruiser Alpha, Alpha 1, MR, Bravo, OMC.

Used to pull my gimbal bearing on my alpha 1 gen 2 mercruiser. After spending over a hour plus trying to use a slide hammer with a two pronged puller ( which btw was popping the center of the bearing out instead of the whole thing) I bought this hoping that it would work. Of course I read the reviews first and was kinda concerned as some said that the plate didn’t line up with the oil plunger on the drive (gen 2). First thing I noticed when opening the box was how thick the plate was ( half inch maybe) which was perfect. Of course as for trying to choose through the many choices for this tool, some reviews on some of them said that they were bending the plate. Not on this one your not! Overall it’s well made and did the job so easy!! I was pulling the bearing out when I was just tightening by hand! Honestly I thought something was going wrong because it was so easy. I think I only had to use the wrench on it to pull it out maybe 10 rotations. Don’t waste your time and energy trying a slide hammer. Get this tool!

Wish the hole was pre-drilled

Came packaged so that no damage could occur during shipping, Alignment tool performed perfect!

Received in a timely manner. Product is very well built (sturdy)! Works as it should. Very satisfied with the puller.Would definitely recommend to anyone needing one of these specialty tools.Thanks!Ole Heavy….BAMF!!

Gotta say really impressed with tool. the alignment tool i miced and checked for squareness and true depth to tool centerline found spot on. bought w installer tool. now only complaint i had was had to drill hole to retain bearing plate/cup to bolt it on. but can be used wo doing it if stable and very cautious. but all in all 5 star and took 25 minutes start to finish to remove unit pull bearing and install. and assemble. so spend the money . worth it! there is cheaper but dont do it for ure sanity