It's no big secret once you start looking for them. Mine were on starboard, same as the pic.
On 14 December 2013 15:38, Chuck S <cscheaf...@comcast.net> wrote: > 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 > ------------------------------ > *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 > > _______________________________________________ > This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album > http://www.cncphotoalbum.com > CnC-List@cnc-list.com > > -- Jim Watts Paradigm Shift C&C 35 Mk III Victoria, BC
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