The boat was hauled Wednesday. Too bad, as it will be near 70 degrees Sunday.
The set screws are clearly visible on the port side. Now I need time to remove the Maxprop and try my bearing removal tool, but it won't be this weekend. I'll take photos as I go and share them (and the tool) if things go well! Joel 35/3 Annapolis On Sun, Dec 15, 2013 at 12:00 AM, Jim Watts <paradigmat...@gmail.com> wrote: > 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 > > _______________________________________________ > This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album > http://www.cncphotoalbum.com > CnC-List@cnc-list.com > > -- Joel 301 541 8551
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