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<DIV><FONT size=2>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.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>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 ?</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>Is it possible to make the holes bigger, then re-thread and
use larger set screws ?</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>Or do I need a new stern casting ? If so does anyone
know where I can get one ?</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>Please help.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>Thx</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>Guy</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>#466</FONT></DIV>
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