Navman
Member III
It would appear that I need to replace my Cutlass bearing on my 1986 E-38 as I have noticed some wiggle room where the shaft passes through the strut. I have no idea when the P.O. last replaced the bearing if ever. I am currently fabricating a bearing puller/ installer jig so I will not have to remove the rudder to remove and replace the bearing. When I measured the bearing I came up with 1" shaft dia., 1-5/16 o.d. on the bearing, x 5-3/8" long. I am having trouble finding a bearing long enough for my strut.4" seems to be the standard. Does anyone have any suggestions? I have already tried Defender and several other marine distributors with no success.