I've always lived by the motto, "Don't force it, get a bigger hammer." Andy C&C 40 Peregrine
Andrew Burton 61 W Narragansett Newport, RI USA 02840 http://sites.google.com/site/andrewburtonyachtservices/ +401 965-5260 On Dec 19, 2013, at 12:33, Joel Aronson <joel.aron...@gmail.com> wrote: > Rich, > > Words to live by! > > Joel > > > On Thu, Dec 19, 2013 at 12:26 PM, Rich Knowles <r...@sailpower.ca> wrote: >> 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 >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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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