[C320-list] Cutlass bearing

[Allan S Field]

BACK is the part number.  Example:
http://www.amazon.com/Back-Cutlass-Bearings-Johnson-Duramax/dp/B00ENPPX28


-----Original Message-----
From: C320-list [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf
Of tharrison at innovations-plus.com
Sent: Saturday, April 04, 2015 10:15 AM
To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Cutlass bearing

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-----
> From: C320-list [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On 
> Behalf Of 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
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
>