[C320-list] cutlass bearing replacement

[John Meyers]

How does one know if the cutlas bearing needs to be changed? I would assume
that if the prop shaft doesn't turn easily or if there is some play between
the shaft and bearing when of the shaft when there is a push and shove. How
much play is OK?

Thanks

John Meyers
Wind Chime
#406  1997
Muskegon, MI


On Sun, Mar 23, 2014 at 12:00 PM, Fred LEcuyer <fred.lecuyer at live.com>wrote:

> You can also get a free "rental" of a wheel puller from Auto Zone stores.
> I did this last year to change my prop.
>
> Fred
> First Light
>
>
> > From: jzienda at sbcglobal.net
> > Date: Sun, 23 Mar 2014 10:17:33 -0500
> > To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> > Subject: Re: [C320-list] cutlass bearing replacement
> >
> > Barb and Bob,
> >
> > Yes, you have to pull the boat out to do this.  If you have a proper
> tool ( I believe we have one in our tool rental program) following some
> instruction, you could do it yourself.  Hiring the local yard mechanic will
> cost you around $300, if boat is pulled out.
> >
> > John Z.
> > #691
> >
> > Sent from my iPad
> >
> > > On Mar 23, 2014, at 9:37 AM, Barbara Uhlman <uhlman at sbcglobal.net>
> wrote:
> > >
> > > Hey, friends,
> > >
> > > We have been told we have a worn cutlass bearing and need to replace
> it.  We have checked with Catalina and found that it is the "Blackfish"
> cutlass bearing and have purchased it.  Question - does the boat have to be
> pulled to replace it or can it be replaced in the water. What are your
> thoughts?  Thanks.
> > >
> > > Barb and Bob Uhlman
> > > Whisper, #1158
>
>