[Alberg30] Cutless bearing question

[Tom Sutherland]

Mike ...  I thought maybe you were the one who mentioned this but was
not certain.

Thanks for the response!

Tom S
A-30  #412 

Mike Lehman wrote:
> 
> Where the housing meets the hull there should be two protrusions (one each
> side). On the front side there should be water inlets. If they are clogged
> with bottom paint just use a small screw drive or knife to clean out the
> bottom paint.
> 
> Mike Lehman
> "Gilleleje" #505
> 
> ----Original Message Follows----
> From: Tom Sutherland <sutherlandt at prodigy.net>
> Reply-To: sutherlandt at prodigy.net,   Alberg 30 public
> list<public-list at alberg30.org>
> To: Alberg 30 public list <public-list at alberg30.org>
> Subject: Re: [Alberg30] Cutless bearing question
> Date: Thu, 07 Aug 2003 16:22:53 -0400
> 
> Fellow Albergers,
> 
> I recall there being discussion of small holes in the cutless bearing
> housing where water could enter and help lubricate the prop shaft. I do
> mot recall exactly where these holes were to be found. In the event
> these have been filled with bottom paint (I expect that to be the case)
> I am wondering if I can clear them with a small drill.
> 
> I can clearly see the locking set screws on either side of the housing
> about an inch from the aft end of the housing. Also, there does appear
> to be what could be an indention right at the base of the housing (on
> each side) where it meets the hull which would be in line with the
> center line of the prop shaft.
> 
> Does it sound like this is where I should drill and if not then where
> should I look ... also what size bit would be recommended.
> 
> Tom S
> A-30  #412
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