[C320-list] Cutlass bearing

[Jerry Taylor]

Hi Ted,

I am on the boat returning from the Bahamas and do not have the answer to 
your dimension questions.  I can tell you that we have a cutlass bearing 
puller in the C320IA tool loaner program if you decide to do the job 
yourself.  I used it once and very easy.....just follow the instructions. 
You can check it out for use from our website or contact Allan Field...you 
pay the shipping charges to and from.  You do not have to pull the rudder, 
but need to pull the prop, so you may want to get the prop puller as well to 
ease in prop removal.  Not sure about why the shaft would have to be 
replaced without looking at it.  The bearing would have to be severely worn 
for the shaft to drop down and wear out.
Jerry

-----Original Message----- 
From: tharrison at innovations-plus.com
Sent: Thursday, April 02, 2015 8:25 PM
To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
Subject: [C320-list] Cutlass bearing

The cutlass bearing is working its way out of the strut. I have several 
questions.

Boat is 1997 hull number 424

1. It is worn so I was thinking of replacing it. Anyone knew the part 
number?

2. The shaft is one inch brass. It looks like I have to drop the rudder to 
get the shalt out. Is this correct ?

3. I saw a tool to take the bearing out without removing the shaft.  Has 
anyone taken this approach?

4. One gentleman from the club said the shaft may need to be replaced. Why 
would he make such a statement ?

5. The set screws (2) are missing and that is why the bearing is exiting the 
strut. Any idea what are the sizes?

Ted

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