[alberg30] Stern Casting

[George Dinwiddie]

Guy,

I see no reason why you couldn't tap for a larger size, but you
might want to try chasing out the current threads with a tap, 
first.  They might be OK but full of the old set screw threads.

 - George

> Guy Lalonde wrote:
> 
> Problem with my stern casting ( I think it's called a stern casting ).
> It's the bronze casting through which the prop shaft comes out of the
> hull. It also houses the cutless bearing. There appears to be a set
> screw on each side to hold the cutless bearing.
> 
> Here's the problem: the set screw on one side had no head on it,
> probably corroded away and the head on the other one disintegrated
> when I tried to unscrew it. Drilled them out. Oooops !!! , now what ?
> 
> Is it possible to make the holes bigger, then re-thread and use larger
> set screws ?
> 
> Or do I need a new stern casting ?  If so does anyone know where I can
> get one ?
> 
> 
> Please help.
> 
> Thx
> 
> Guy
> #466
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