[C320-list] Cutlass bearing

[Dick Walker]

Agree if you need a shaft get a Stainless one


Cheers

Dick Walker
740 Olive Ave.
Coronado ,CA 92118
619.435.8986



> On Apr 2, 2015, at 17:56, Jerry Taylor <jerry at jerrytaylorhomes.com> wrote:
> 
> 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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