[C320-list] Cutlass bearing

[tharrison at innovations-plus.com]

Morning Allan. 

What do you mean by BACK. 

Ted 

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> On Apr 3, 2015, at 8:20 AM, "Allan S Field" <allan.field at verizon.net> wrote:
> 
> Ted - The bearing is a "BACK."  The shaft and rudder do NOT need to be
> removed.  The prop does need to be removed.  The Association's cutlass
> bearing removal tool and prop puller are available to Association members
> for loan.  You pay the shipping cost each way and that's it.  I see that you
> are a member but...  We have discovered the hard way that shipping the tools
> to Canada is very expensive as there are customs fees.  I recommend that you
> find a place on the USA side of the border for inbound shipping if you want
> to borrow the tools.  The job is very easy with most getting it done in less
> than an hour and even less with a helper.  I am unsure where you'd find the
> replacement set screws but would think that any prop-shop should be able to
> provide them.  If you do decide to borrow the tools, go to the Association
> website and complete the form.  I can usually ship within 24-48 hours of
> receipt of the form (assuming I am not on travel).
> 
> Allan S. Field
> Sea Shadow - #808
> Columbia, MD
> 
> -----Original Message-----
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> Sent: Thursday, April 02, 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 ? 
> 
> 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 
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
>