Joel, Found this picture on web of a typical strut: http://m2.i.pbase.com/g3/84/622984/3/111688642.1ncRHrMc.jpg
There may be some tricks for finding the set screws, others may know? Chuck Resolute 1990 C&C 34R Atlantic City, NJ ----- Original Message ----- From: "Joel Aronson" <joel.aron...@gmail.com> To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Sent: Saturday, December 14, 2013 11:11:22 AM Subject: Re: Stus-List Cutlass bearing removal tool Chuck, Still in the planning stage. My boat should have been hauled Thursday but the tide was so low I could not get the boat to the travel lift. It should be hauled at high tide Monday. The HF bearing separator kit (or a borrowed one) might be the easy way out. I'll check the local auto supply places. Thanks for the tip! Otherwise I'll cut and drill 2 end plates and buy some threaded rod. Once I see the clearance I'll decide what to use for the sleeve. I'm hoping a piece of PVC will fit, but I doubt it. I'll remember the set screws!! Joel On Saturday, December 14, 2013, Chuck S wrote: Hi Joel, Not sure how far along you are on your bearing removal? I have heard a few people found the cutless bearing came out fairly easily. Have you removed the two set screws holding it in place? The cool temperatures this winter may work to your advantage and the thing may fall out after a few good taps? I googled Bearing Separator Harbor Freight and found several choices in Automotive. Advanced Auto Parts, Pep Boys, Auto Center may lend you the tool? You'll still need to make a split sleeve to go over the shaft to press against the metal part ot the bearing. 1" pipe nipple or 1" rigid conduit cut square. Another idea is to assemble a bunch of keyways the same length and tape them or hose clamp them around the shaft to act as a sleeve. Chuck Resolute 1990 C&C 34R Atlantic City, NJ From: "Joel Aronson" < joel.aron...@gmail.com > To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Sent: Friday, December 13, 2013 8:49:47 PM Subject: Re: Stus-List Cutlass bearing removal tool Chuck, Thanks. I looked at Harbor Freight but didn't see one I thought I could adapt. May try Grainger. My mechanic does not have one but is asking around too. I think I can make one out of some thick G10 and threaded rod. I have the G10 already. Joel -- Joel 301 541 8551 _______________________________________________ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album http://www.cncphotoalbum.com CnC-List@cnc-list.com
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