frlrubett
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Recently replaced cutlass bearing as it was excessively worn. Prop shaft was 1 inch but the chandlery said that the 25mm bearing would be fine and should wear to fit perfectly. Also the previous bearing was 2.5inches long and they only stocked the 4inch long bearing, so new bearing is longer and tighter.
Did not think much about this but used a bit of elbow to get the bearing on. Can be turned by hand but does not spin freely in the slightest. It is definitely tighter that it was before, but the preivous bearing was shot.
First time back on the water. Idle no issue, high revs no issue but medium rev's there is a squeal / wine sound from the prop shaft - this was not there before. This happens all the time and does not seem to relent currently...
Thoughts?
Did not think much about this but used a bit of elbow to get the bearing on. Can be turned by hand but does not spin freely in the slightest. It is definitely tighter that it was before, but the preivous bearing was shot.
First time back on the water. Idle no issue, high revs no issue but medium rev's there is a squeal / wine sound from the prop shaft - this was not there before. This happens all the time and does not seem to relent currently...
Thoughts?