[Public-list] Dripless bearing

[John Boor]

I replaced my cutlass bearing last year as an experiment I left the excess
tube exposed, my reason is when or if it has to be replaced I can drill a
hole through the bearing and then pull out the bearing without having to
remove the stern tube. Only time will tell if this will work.

John Boor
MAHSEER #380


> an addition to Mike's method: do not let the stern tube turn on the
> inside as you unscrew the bearing holder on the outside, especially if
> you have the old grey caulking, otherwise the seal is broken and will
> leak. Clean the whole area where the shaft exits the hull and remove all
> the old caulking, replace the stern tube onto the bearing holder, align
> (with the two bolts on the outside)  so it does not touch the shaft,
> replace the caulking with newer modern materials, (I think both Mike and
> I would say 3M 5200, but 4200 at least). and reset the prop.You might
> also want to check the shaft alignment too while it is there to do.
> Don #528
>
> Mike Lehman wrote:
>> I have changed the cutlass bearing several times -
>>
>> Remove the prop
>> Remove the 2 screws in the housing
>> Unscrew (counter-clockwise) the housing from the stern tube
>>
>> You can take it to a shop and the will press out the old bearing or you
>> can
>> do it yourself
>>
>> Remove the 2 allen set screws on sides of the housing
>> Try to press out the bearing with a socket that is just the right size -
>> or-
>> Using a hacksaw blade carefully cut a section lenghtwise out of the
>> bearing
>> and then push it out
>> Cut the new bearing to the proper length
>> Press the new bearing in the housing
>> Make sure you drill holes in the bearing through the water inlets on the
>> housing
>> be sure there are not any burrs inside
>> re-assemble
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Mike Lehman
>> ~~~_/)_/)~~_/)~~~
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> ----Original Message Follows----
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>> Subject: Re: [Public-list] Dripless bearing
>> Date: Fri, 9 Feb 2007 11:12:32 -0800 (PST)
>>
>> Thanks Stephen for the input. Any problem hanging over the engine to do
>> the
>> work? Know anyone that put in a cutless bearing?
>>    Pete #154
>>
>> Stephen s <alberg114 at hotmail.com> wrote:
>>    Peter,
>>
>> I have the PSS Dripless on #114. The biggest job was separating the
>> shaft
>> from the coupling. You also have to make sure there aren't any burrs on
>> the
>> shaft since the o-rings provide a tight fit around the shaft. Other than
>> those issues, the install is straight forward.
>>
>> Stephen
>> #114
>>
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