Cutlass bearing

[blackbeard]

What's the max permissible play in the cutlass bearing in the P-bracket (25 mm dia shaft) - ie at what point should it be replaced?
Does the rubber absorb water (ie does drying the boat out increase the apparent play)?


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[JoeQ]

These are the people to ask;
<A target="_blank" HREF=http://www.countrose.mcmail.com>http://www.countrose.mcmail.com</A>

Joe

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[brianhumber]

Re: Countrose bearings

Agree, they will also provide non standard bore specials if you shaft has even wear down.

Lots of past posts on how to change these.

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[ParaHandy]

hold the prop and waggle ... about 40 thou either way is ok. they should be a fit wthout shake ie not tight. if still in doubt, wander round other boats with p brackets and test. make sure owners not about ...

clean out any critters inside it ... straightened coat hanger poked through works well

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[blackbeard]

Thanks. Clearance is about 20 thou total (after nearly 1000 engine hours) so I shall stop worrying about it!

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