[C320-list] Shaft Replacement

[Paul Adison]

I do have a dripless already installed.  Thanks for the recommendation  
though.

On Apr 26, 2010, at 11:50 AM, Dick Walker wrote:

> If you do not have a dripless shaft seal I would take this  
> opportunity to
> add one.
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> Dick Walker
> WindWalkerII #687
> 619.435.8986
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
> [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Jeff  
> Hare
> Sent: Monday, April 26, 2010 7:59 AM
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Shaft Replacement
>
> Hi Paul,
>
> I ordered the SS prop shafts online from:
>
> Deep Blue Yacht Supply.  www.deepblueyachtsupply.com
>
> The shafts I ordered were;
>
> Length:   55"
> Diameter:  1"
> Single Taper
> Price:  219.85 + shipping ($20?)
> Part # SHAFT A-19  Aqualoy 19, which is nitrogen strengthened 304  
> SS.   (SAE
> J755 taper spec)
>
> They also have an Aqualoy 22 which may be an option if you need even  
> more
> corrosion resistance.  They have info on the diffs.  These are more  
> money
> but probably not necessary.
>
> With this shaft you will need to drill out 2 set screw dimples for the
> locking set bolts in the coupling flange once you get the shaft  
> installed
> where you want it.  These keep the shaft from sliding out of the  
> coupling.
>
>
> I don't have the supplier handy but purchase a new cutlass bearing,  
> and
> shaft log hose at the same time.  The spec for the shaft log hose  
> (that
> holds the stuffing box) is available in the owners manual.  It  
> should NOT
> have wire reinforcing and I ordered from my local service yard for a  
> couple
> bucks.
>
> -JeffH
>
> PS: you have to be a C320 member to borrow the tools from the  
> association.
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Paul Adison <pjaarch at verizon.net>
> Date: Sun, 25 Apr 2010 22:31:22
> To: <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Shaft Replacement
>
> Thank you Jeff.  I would be interested in the place that you got the
> shaft.  The marina wants a lot of $$$ to do the replacement.  I think
> it is possible that the marina created the problem when they hauled
> the boat.  I have a 1/4" bend starting just after the cutless.  Don't
> you think I would have a lot of vibration in the boat if it was there
> earlier as a result from hitting something?
>
> On Apr 25, 2010, at 8:49 PM, Jeff Hare wrote:
>
>> Hi Paul,
>>
>> Judging by your hull number, you can replace your prop shaft without
>> touching the engine or dropping the rudder. You will certainly have
>> to remove the cutlass bearing to do this.
>>
>> So...
>>
>> If you're a member, borrow the cutlass bearing puller through the
>> 320 association loaner toolbox program.  That'll make short work of
>> that job.  Also borrow the prop puller at the same time.
>>
>> Next, as Dick suggested,  buy a SS shaft. We bought ours online and
>> it was nicely machined and fit perfectly. I'll dig up the co. name
>> if you're interested.   The price was very reasonable.
>>
>> We had to turn the rudder abour 30 degrees to allow the shaft to
>> slide past.  It was a tight squeeze and took a bit of muscle as it
>> scraped past, but worked fine.
>>
>> There is a trick you can use with the cutlass tool for separating
>> the shaft from the coupler AND driving out the cutlass bearing at
>> the same time. Remove the wired set bolts and spray the coupler with
>> corrosion cutter a few days in advance to head off problems there.
>>
>> While you have the shaft out,  replace the shaft log hose,
>> disassemble/clean up and repack the stuffing box (with GFO or
>> eqv).   Should be able to do this project in an afternoon, or
>> certainly in a day (or less if you supply the beer).   As I recall,
>> we did both my boat and Chris Holts boat in a weekend and could have
>> done it in a day knowing what we know now.    (#809 and #4??).
>>
>> -JeffH
>>
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>>
>> ------Original Message------
>> From: Paul Adison
>> Sender: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
>> To: c320-list at catalina320.com
>> ReplyTo: C320-List at Catalina320.com
>> Subject: [C320-list] Shaft Replacement
>> Sent: Apr 25, 2010 4:11 PM
>>
>> Has anyone replaced their shaft?  I hit something last year and the
>> shaft is bent about 1/4" just after the strut.  It looks to me like
>> the engine will have to be moved in order to pull the shaft out (or
>> put the new one in).  Is that the case?
>>
>> Paul Adison
>> S/V "Rough Draft" _/ )
>> C320 #722
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