[C320-list] Cutlass bearing

[Jeff Hare]

Ted, 

While it was 8 years ago when we replaced our prop shaft and cutlass, but
below is the order info.  Two shafts and bearings were ordered at the time,
one for my hull #809 and one for a C320 with hull number in the low #400's
and they were identical.  So, it's a 55" long 1" diameter shaft with single
taper at the end. 

Shopping cart contents:
Item Name: 	Aqualoy Stainless Propeller Shaft A_19 - 55" x 1" - Single
Taper
Item Number: 	SHAFT A-19
Total:		$227.93 USD  (surely price went up by now)

Unfortunately I can't find the part number and info on the cutlass bearing.

See more of my answers below (next to your questions), but I was happy with
www.deepblueyachtsupply.com as a one stop place to get this stuff.

-Jeff

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Sent: Thursday, April 2, 2015 8:25 PM
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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 ? 
--> The prop Shaft is bronze and once you remove the propeller, cutlass
bearing and the shaft/engine coupler, it will slide out past the rudder with
a little coaxing, but it will work.

3. I saw a tool to take the bearing out without removing the shaft.  Has
anyone taken this approach? 
--> As Jerry mentioned, the association has a tool that makes removing the
cutlass bearing easy.  I've done two boats (both shaft and bearings) with
these tools.

4. One gentleman from the club said the shaft may need to be replaced. Why
would he make such a statement ? 
--> A bronze shaft is more subject to scoring than stainless.  A worn
cutlass (or even a good one) will score the shaft over time which means that
the new cutlass might have excessive play which just makes it wear out
faster.  This is the easiest time to replace the shaft because half the work
is already done.

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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