[C320-list] cutlass bearing replacement

[Elizabeth Schwartz]

Ahoy,.....There should be no "play" if you try to move the shaft aft of 
the strut. Most folks realize a replacement is needed when shaft 
vibrations occure. The shaft "turnability" will not be hindered by the 
shaft being worn. The purpose of the bearing is to keep the shaft 
straight. Hope this helps. As a former commercial diver, this can be 
accomplished in water. .....Joe n Beth..245 on Long Island   
 
 
 On Sun, Mar 23, 2014 at 12:57 PM, John Meyer's wrote:
 
 > 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 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
>> 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
>>
>>
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