[Public-List] Cutlass Bearing Replacement

[gdinwiddie at alberg30.org]

Al,

Is the shaft precisely aligned with the bearing?
Does the bearing have any burrs inside?
Does the bearing get enough water to lubricate it?

I would check those things.

  - George

On 4/19/22 2:41 PM, Alexander Mitchell via Public-List wrote:
> Hi All,
> 
> Boat is supposed to splash in two weeks and I have forgotten to figure out
> why my cutlass bearing squeals and grinds.  Anyone have an idea as to what
> bearing size works if I have the original prop shaft and factory bearing
> housing?
> 
> Thanks,
> Al
> Rascal #145
> 

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