Sounds as though you have things under control. One hint: Do not beat on anything, even if it seems appropriate at the time. :)
Rich > On Dec 19, 2013, at 12:46, Joel Aronson <joel.aron...@gmail.com> wrote: > > 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 > _______________________________________________ > This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album > http://www.cncphotoalbum.com > CnC-List@cnc-list.com
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