[C320-list] Prop Shaft

[Graeme Clark]

I have 2200hrs on my boat with original bronze prop shaft. My friends have 2600hrs on theirs with original bronze prop shaft.
If i was you I’d get a new mechanic who isn't trying to make work for himself!

Graeme
#366 ‘Jaskar'

> On 24 Apr 2018, at 18:37, Chris Burti <clburti at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> it is a mixed bag...the shaft is bronze, it is soft but until you pull i it
> you will not know if the play is from a worn shaft or a worn bearing... 800
> hours sounds a bit  early unless  there was sand  involved.
> 
> 
> Chris Burti
> Farmville, NC
> 
> 
> On Tue, Apr 24, 2018 at 12:20 PM, Tim <chillinonahd at yahoo.com> wrote:
> 
>> Hi All -
>> I had some play in my cutlass bearing after about 4 yrs of light motoring
>> (<100hrs per year) and the yard mechanic is suggesting to replace the prop
>> shaft. He is stating that  bronze is too soft and wears too quickly. My
>> boat is a 99 with less that 800 hours in total.
>> Does this sound reasonable or do I need to find another mechanic?
>> Thanks
>> TimCalypso#603
>> 
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