[Alberg30] Cutless bearing question

[t.k.blanc at att.net]

There are two "scoops" - one on each side of the cutless bearing housing. The 
holes should be drilled to align with these scoops. I "measured" the position 
of the scoop hole inside the bearing housing by unbending a paper clip so 
that there was just one 90 degree bend in one end, sort of like a feeler. It 
worked fine. Hook the scoop hole with the bent end of the clip, pull forward 
and mark, push back and mark, and the center of the hole is right in the 
middle.

Drilling the thing would be a lot easier on a drill press. You could mark 
just one side and drill all the way through. The hardest part was getting the 
holes lined up straight across the bearing from each other. I think I used a 
quarter inch bit. A little bigger might be better than a little smaller in 
this case.

Bearing quality counts. I had a Goodyear bearing for several years that had 
much thinner brass and much thicker rubber than the Morse bearing I'm using 
now, which is model named "Albacore" (the model name denotes the size of the 
bearing.

Anyway, I hope this helps. Clean the scoops! 
> 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
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