Hi Everyone - long time viewer, first time poster. I'm in the middle of a cutless bearing project and wanted to bounce a few questions off the forum:
1) Set Screws: There are no set screws on the existing strut and bearing - appears to have been a pure "press fit". Folks at the boatyard are recommending I drill and tap the strut for set screws - I'm inclined to press the new bearing in and let it go at that -- any one have any experience with this?
2) Johnson or Trellex Morse Bearing: The outfit that cut a new shaft for me provide a Johnson "BADE" bearing. I noticed the metal wall thickness of the new bearing was 1/16" thick as opposed to the original bearing (Trellex
Morse?) that was 1/32" (came out in 2 pieces, 4" and 1 1/2"). I'm wondering if the thinner wall would be easier to press in and if it is better to have thicker rubber? If I opt for set screws I think the thicker walled bearing would be better - probably over thinking this one... any suggestions?
3) Installing the new Shaft: The old shaft just barely squeaked out past the rudder with the sloppy bearing in place --- the boat yard is suggesting that I install the shaft first, to get it past the rudder, and then the bearing. As I was planning to use a threaded rod to install the bearing I of course wanted to install the bearing first - will that work?
Any tips/advice would be appreciated ---- Thanks!
Dan W
[I]Magellanes[/I]
1) Set Screws: There are no set screws on the existing strut and bearing - appears to have been a pure "press fit". Folks at the boatyard are recommending I drill and tap the strut for set screws - I'm inclined to press the new bearing in and let it go at that -- any one have any experience with this?
2) Johnson or Trellex Morse Bearing: The outfit that cut a new shaft for me provide a Johnson "BADE" bearing. I noticed the metal wall thickness of the new bearing was 1/16" thick as opposed to the original bearing (Trellex
Morse?) that was 1/32" (came out in 2 pieces, 4" and 1 1/2"). I'm wondering if the thinner wall would be easier to press in and if it is better to have thicker rubber? If I opt for set screws I think the thicker walled bearing would be better - probably over thinking this one... any suggestions?
3) Installing the new Shaft: The old shaft just barely squeaked out past the rudder with the sloppy bearing in place --- the boat yard is suggesting that I install the shaft first, to get it past the rudder, and then the bearing. As I was planning to use a threaded rod to install the bearing I of course wanted to install the bearing first - will that work?
Any tips/advice would be appreciated ---- Thanks!
Dan W
[I]Magellanes[/I]