GL: Cutlass Bearings

[Charles and Pat Culotta]

> Looking for some direction on replacing the cutlass bearings I'm looking 
> for is general information as to the
> process of having this job done by a local yard.  I'm sure the yard folks 
> know
> how to do the job, but I don't, and would like to have some knowledge as 
> to
> the proper procedure in doing this job.  i.e..  is it necessary to have 
> the
> engines, and shafts realigned after the bearings have been replaced. Not 
> having the experience of this job,  > Ken Tucknott


Ken,
 I have, personally chged my Cutless bearings a no of times over the yrs.
The eng/shaft alignment should not be affected but after the boat is put 
back in the water I would certainly ck the tolerances. Re alignment is not 
that hard. I have instructions on how to on my web site so you can see the 
process.
Removal of the Cutless is reasonably easy and there are sev methods to do 
it. I find it easiest, without hydraulic tools, is to cut the bearing on one 
side and drive it out with a large drift pin.
Hone the housing, cool the bearing in ice and slip it in.
By the way, I always keep one on brd. In the event of an unscheduled haul 
out and you need one it is much easier to have it at hand rather than trying 
to run dwn one of the rt size--- same with the anodes.
CCC
CHARLES C., JR. & PAT CULOTTA
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