[C320-list] Cutlass bearing and...

[Dave Anderer]

Jeff Church wrote:
> Take a look at the C36 web site, C36.org. On the home page, click on 
> Tom Senator's Toolbox to see a picture of the tool that you are 
> looking for.  I believe it will remove and replace the bearing with 
> the shaft in place. No idea what it costs or if you can get the shaft 
> passed the rudder with the bearing and stuffing box removed.
That tool is available at http://www.strutpro.com/.  The cost for one 
with proper sized fittings for our boats is $295.  Wish  we had one for 
a loaner..
> Dave, how many hours are on your engine? I have #545 with 425 hours 
> and there is less than a 32nd of an inch of play in the bearing. I 
> don't anticipate that it will need to be replaced for several more years.
I've got about 375 hours on the engine.  As I recall from the survey 
there was about 1/8" of play.  I'll check it again and measure more 
carefully if the temps warm up a few degrees - the other day the shaft 
was frozen (!) in the bearing.