[C320-list] [c320] Drive shaft problem

Scott Thompson sthompson at toad.net
Thu Jun 29 18:24:10 PDT 2006


I'm moving this thread over to the c320 class list ...

I've heard this theory but am skeptical that you need 6 inches of space 
for adequate lubrication.  Propeller manufacturer Martec says you need a 
gap of only a small gap on either side of the bearing to get adequate 
water flow.  See

http://www.martec-props.com/anodes_struts.htm.


Bill Culbertson wrote:
> Al,
>  
> The reason for no closer than 6 inches as I recall being told is that 
> the cutless bearing needs water flow to keep cool and lubricated to 
> prevent premature wear.  A zinc closer than 6 inches interferes with 
> water flow for the cutless bearing.
>  
>  -bill
>  Harmony #859
> 
> */alahlm at comcast.net/* wrote:
> 
>     Ralph
>      I have been told not to put a zinc closer than 6 inches to the
>     strut for what ever reason i don't no.
>       Al Ahlman
>          #476
>      
> 
>         -------------- Original message --------------
>         From: "Ralph Winkler" <capt-wink at aepro.com>
>         The easy way is to just mount a shaft zinc about a 1/2" to 1"
>         from the strut.  Solved two issues with one stroke.  Life is grand.
>          
>         Ralph Winkler
>         #394
>         Milwaukee
> 
>             ----- Original Message -----
>             *From:* Warren Updike <mailto:wupdike at hotmail.com>
>             *To:* c320 <mailto:c320>
>             *Sent:* Tuesday, June 27, 2006 9:17 AM
>             *Subject:* Re: [c320] Drive shaft problem
> 
>             Just read some good advice.  To prevent the shaft from
>             slipping back to the rudder should the shaft come out of the
>             coupling, coupling break, etc. place a SS hose clamp around
>             the shaft in front of the packing.
> 
>                 ----- Original Message -----
>                 *From:* Jeffrey Hare <mailto:catalina at thehares.com>
>                 *To:* c320 <mailto:c320>
>                 *Sent:* Tuesday, June 27, 2006 7:57 AM
>                 *Subject:* RE: [c320] Drive shaft problem
> 
>                 Hi Irv,
>                  
>                    It shouldn’t be a big deal to replace while in the water.
>                  
>                 What likely happened is that the two set-screw Bolts
>                 that screw through the rear half of the coupling to lock
>                 the coupling to the prop shaft weren’t wired in place.
>                  
>                 In this picture, you can see the two Square Headed set
>                 screws I’m talking about on the aft half of the coupling
>                 flange.  They’re wired to prevent them from loosening.
>                  
>                 http://www.catalina320.com/gallery/technical/P4130002?full=1
>                  
>                 None of this should be a big deal unless the shaft was
>                 bent somehow.  
>                  
>                 -JeffH
>                  
>                 ------------------------------------------------------------------------
>                 *From:* Irv Grunes [mailto:igrunes at comcast.net]
>                 *Sent:* Monday, June 26, 2006 9:39 PM
>                 *To:* c320 at memphis.flexihostings.net
>                 *Subject:* [c320] Drive shaft problem
>                  
>                 Guys,
>                 Just got a call from one of our partners on the boat.
>                  
>                 Some how " the key to the drive shaft going into the
>                 coupling broke" and the end of the shaft is about three
>                 inches from the coupling.
>                  
>                 Does anyone know what might have happened?
>                  
>                 What is the shaft diameter, because someone in the
>                 boatyard suggested putting a pair of vise grips on the
>                 shaft to keep it from turning and falling back to hit
>                 the rudder in case we have to get towed to a boatyard.
>                  
>                 Does any one know the size of the key that goes into the
>                 coupling, is it metric or English in size/
>                  
>                 Has anyone ever reinstalled a drive shaft into a
>                 coupling while in the water and what to look for.
>                  
>                 We replaced a bent bronze shaft about three years ago
>                 with a Stainless Steel shaft at Markley's on Middle River
>                  
>                 Planning on going down to the boat tomorrow.  Need a
>                 suggested list of tools to bring.
>                  
>                 I can always have the boat towed to Markleys, but would
>                 want to buy a zinc ( I think the shaft is 1 inch
>                 Diameter) to put on the shaft to keep it from getting
>                 too far back to the stuffing box because it will spin if
>                 we get the boat towed.
>                  
>                 Irv Grunes
>                 Isle of Wight #851
> 
>                      
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