IMCO Xtreme Advantage Quick start guide

Gimbal
X
XTREME
ADVANTAGE
Parts and Service Manual
IMCO
510 East Arrow Highway
San Dimas, CA 91773
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Cutting Transom, Gimbal Installation, Trim Pump Hose Hookup ...………………………………………… 1
Drive Oil Reservoir Tank, Water Supply Fitting ………………………………………………………………. 2
Rear Engine Mount, Shift Cable Adjustment, Steering Hose Hookup ……………………………………… 3
Gimbal Housing (Drawing) …………...…………………………………………………………….…………… 4
Gimbal Housing (Parts List) ………………... ………………………………………………………………….. 5
Gimbal Ring (Drawing) …….…………………………………………………………………………………….. 6
Gimbal Ring (Parts List) …………...……………………………………………………………………………. 7
Gimbal Helmet (Drawing) ..……………………………………………………………………………………... 8
Gimbal Helmet (Parts List) ...…………………………………………………………………………………… 9
Gimbal Steering & Trim (Drawing) …………………………………………………………………………….. 10
Gimbal Steering & Trim (Parts List) ..…………………………………………………………………….……. 11
Serial Number
Date of Purchase
Purchased From
10-17-19 Rev 4

Cutting Transom
1. Using the provided template or using the Bravo Drilling fixture that can be purchased through a Mercury
MerCruiser Dealer can determine the transom cutout size. (Angle holes for tiller arm are not necessary
with Xtreme Advantage Gimbals).
2. Propeller height or crankshaft centerline is best determined by the hull manufacture or by previous testing.
3. Transom thickness must be between 2” and 2 ¼”.
Xtreme Advantage Gimbal Installation
1. Remove gimbal from shipping carton and remove plywood backing plate.
2. Remove all packing materials, retain steering ram restraints. (Do not allow steering rams to damage paint-
ed surfaces.)
3. Position gimbal housing onto transom and hold in place.
4. Secure inner and outer transom pieces together with 8-7/16 washers and 8-7/16 nylock nuts provided.
5. Tighten fasteners in small increments in a criss cross pattern to 23 ft lbs.
IMPORTANT: When installing gimbal to IMCO extension box the two upper studs
need to be 2 ¾” for EB-12-N and EB-12-3 and 2 ¼” for EB-14-T extension box’s.
Trim Pump Hose Hookup
1. Use provided hoses to hookup trim pump as pictured below.
2. Fill oil through oil fill cap as shown.
05-8035
Trim hose up
05-2381
Trim hose down
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Oil Fill

Drive Oil Reservoir
1. Install water supply fitting with bolts and lock washers provided.
(Torque bolts to 45 in lbs).
2. Install optional water block off plate with bolts and lock washers pro-
vided. (Torque bolts to 45 in lbs).
CAUTION: When using optional block off plate provisions for water
flow through the drive is mandatory for drive cooling.
a. Remove or cut water supply hose in gimbal.
b. Route water to external water dump.
Oil hose connection
1. Connect the gimbal housing and drive oil reservoir tank together with
the hose and fitting provided.
IMPORTANT: Drive oil reservoir must be installed higher than the
oil fitting on gimbal. Run hose as straight as possible to avoid a low
section in the system.
2. Hose must be routed away from rotating shaft.
CAUTION: Do not over fill drive oil reservoir!
Drive Oil Reservoir
05-2013 05-2382
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Rear Engine Mount
Flat Washer
Bolt
Spacer
Bolt Kit
04-8006
Double-Wound Lockwasher
Fiber Washer
Locknut
1. With outdrive in neutral position, adjust to 6 1/4”
between center of “Cable Adapter End” hole and
center of “Cable Pivot”
Shift Cable Adjustment
1. Install the rear engine mount attaching hardware on the inner transom plate mounts
as shown.
CAUTION: Engine must be aligned to gimbal using the appropriate method for
each individual application.
In neutral position, cable from gim-
bal should be 6 1/2” from cable hole
center to center of pivot.
05-8065
Hydraulic Steering Hose Hookup
CAUTION: IMCO Xtreme Advantage Gimbals can only be used with full hydraulic
steering systems.
1. Attach hoses from helm control as pictured below.
Right
Left
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Gimbal Housing
Fig-1
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Item Description Qty Part Number
1Gimbal Housing Black 105-1306
1A Gimbal Housing Silver 105-1307
2"O" Ring -111 (Bulkhead Fitting) 111-2111
3Bulkhead Fitting (Oil) 105-2345
4Hose Fitting (1/8 NPT-1/4" Hose) 109-2004
5"O" Ring (Bearing Carrier) -240 111-2240
6"O" Ring (Bearing Carrier) -045 111-2045
7Bearing Carrier 105-2308
83/8-16 x 3/4" Flat Head Allen S/S 308-020806061
9Seal, Oil (Gimbal Bearing Carrier Seal) 111-3043
10 Gimbal Bearing 110-3001
11 Insert (Water Hose) 105-2004
12 Water Hose 105-2003
13 Cover Plate Gasket 111-1013
14 Cover Plate 105-2376
15 10-24 x 1/2" Button Head Allen S/S 208-040403041
16 Bellow (Shift Cable) 105-2008
17 Lower Swivel Pin S/N GA 600 & Up 105-3605
17A Lower Swivel Pin S/N GA 599 & Down 105-3320
Cotter Key 1/8 x 2 1/2" S/N GA 599 & Down 108-150200141
18 Clip (Lower Pin) 105-2601
19 5/16-18 x 3/4" HH SS W/Hole S/N GA 600 Up 108-230705061
20 Hydraulic Manifold Gasket 111-1012
21 -4 Hose Extension 205-2317
22 -6 Hose Extension 205-2316
23 Hydraulic Manifold 105-2315
24 1/4-20 x 7/8" Allen Bolt Armer Coat Steel 208-060604072
25 Anode Plate 105-2009
26 1/4" Lock Washer SS (For Socket Head Cap Screw) 208-170600001
27 1/4-20 x 5/8" Allen Bolt S/S 208-060604051
28 Zerk Fitting S/S 105-2011
29 Grease Short Strap Cap Fitting 105-2010
30 Hose Anchor 205-6012
31 10-24 x 5/8" Hex Head S/S 208-010403051
32 Permaglide Bearing 110-7002
33 Seal (Upper Swivel Pin) 111-3044
34 Gasket (Water Connector) 111-1045
35 Water Connector Block Off Plate -Optional- 105-2382
36 Water Connector 105-2013
37 1/4" Flat Washer AN 208-100600001
38 208-010604112
39 7/16" Thin Washer AN S/S 108-160900001
40 7/16-20 Lock Nut Thin S/S 108-090904001
41 Cable Glide Teflon Bushing 3/8" NPT x 1/4" NPT 109-2012
42 Stud, 7/16" x 4 3/4" 208-130904231
43 Stud, 7/16" x 4 1/4" 608-130904211
44 7/16" Washer AN S/S 808-100900001
45 7/16-20 Nylock Nut Tin Zink 808-080904002
46 1/2" Sealing Cord 111-4026
Gimbal Housing Fig-1
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Gimbal Ring
Fig-2
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Item Description Qty Part Number
1Gimbal Ring Black 105-1297
1A Gimbal Ring Silver 105-1298
27/8-14 Hex Thin Nut Grade 8 Steel 108-091507002
3Permaglide Bearing 110-4003
4 Washer S/S 108-121500001
5Upper Swivel Pin 105-3343
6Fiber Washer 205-2016
7Gimbal Hinge Pin 205-2307
81/4-20 x 1/2" 12pt. Bolt 808-070604041
9Washer, Shim (Lower Pin) 105-2036
10 3/8-16 x 2 1/4" 12pt. Bolt 208-070806131
11 Bonding Wire 6" 105-2017
12 10-24 x 3/8" Hex Head 108-010403031
13 Bushing, (Lower Swivel Pin) 110-7004
14 Front Trim Pin (Trim Cylinder) 105-3611
15 S/S Washer (Big Hole-Trim Pin) 205-6002
16 Snap Ring 208-211300001
17 Bushing (Trim Pin) 405-2020
18 S/S Washer (Small Hole-Trim Pin) 205-6004
19 7/16-20 Nylock Nut S/S 208-080904001
20 Cap (Plastic Anchor Pin Cap) 205-2021
Gimbal Ring Fig-2
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Gimbal Helmet
Fig-3
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Item Description Qty Part Number
1SC Gimbal Helmet 105-1309
1A SCX Gimbal Helmet 05-1552
2Bellows Sleeve 105-2022
3Bellows Kit (U-Joint) 105-2023
4Clamp 105-2007
5Stud (7/16" x 2 3/4" SS) 608-130904151
67/16" SS AN Washer 608-100900001
77/16-20 Nylock Nut SS 608-080904001
8"O" Ring (Oil Seal) -019 111-2019
9Insert (Water Hose) 105-2004
10 Valve Assembly 105-2024
11 "O" Ring (Valve Assembly) -012 211-2012
12 Flange Nut 3/8-24 Self Locking 108-180803002
13 Gasket 111-1014
14 Shift Cable Assembly Kit 05-8040
15 1/8" Pipe - 1/4" Hose (Oil Line) 109-2004
16 1/4" Push Lock Hose 8 3/4" (Oil) 109-2003
Gimbal Helmet Fig-3
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Gimbal Steering & Trim
Fig-4
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Item Description Qty Part Number
1Gimbal Housing Black 105-1306
1A Gimbal Housing Silver 105-1307
2See website for steering caps 1n/a
3Steering Bracket (Port) Black 105-1312
3A Steering Bracket (Port) Silver 105-1314
4Steering Bracket (Starboard) Black 105-1313
4A Steering Bracket (Starboard) Silver 105-1315
57/16-14 x 1 ¼" 12 pt. Bolt 808-070907091
6Trim Ram (Port) 105-6028
7Trim Ram (Starboard) 105-6029
845° Jic -5 to ¼" pipe S/S 316 209-2009
990° Jic -5 to ¼" pipe S/S 316 609-2010
10 -5 Hose Assembly 17½" 405-2331
11 -5 Hose Assembly 10¼" 205-2332
12 -5 Hose Assembly 25½" 205-2330
13 ¾" x 2" Clevis Pin 405-6434
14 ½" SS AN Washer 408-101000001
15 ½-13 SS Nylock Nut 408-081008001
16 Steering Ram 205-6030
17 ½" SS Thin Nylock Nut 408-091004001
18 Urethane Bushing 805-2240
19 Clevis Joint 405-1034
20 Clevis Bolt 405-6035
21 Rear Anchor Pin 105-3612
22 S/S Washer (Big Hole-Trim Pin) 205-6002
23 Bushing (Trim Pin) 405-2020
24 S/S Washer (Small Hole-Trim Pin) 205-6004
25 7/16-20 Lock Nut SS 208-080904001
26 Cap (Plastic Anchor Pin Cap) 205-2021
27 10-24 x 5/8" Hex Head SS 408-010403051
28 10-24 Lock Nut SS 408-080403001
29 Hose Anchor 405-6012
Gimbal Steering & Trim
Fig-4
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