There's a lot of Monday morning quarterbacks telling you how to do a better job but I'm sure you figured out how to make it easier next time congratulations on getting out there and doing it
Thank You and yes... I have since gotten a different boat and did the same on it... and did a buddies boat...was just trying to show people what is possible....Marinas charge a pretty penny to do this and if you have the ability to make a simple machine you can save some money...
Damn, I’m about to try to replace a client’s cutlass bearings on his 40+ Viking. But I’m doing it in the water and was looking for a way to make that happen.. BINGO. Gonna suck using gear wrenches instead of an impact but gotta to what you gotta do.
no that is a split pusher sleeve that i made.... the new bearing is installed by turning the puller around and pressing the new bearing in without using the sleeve...
They are 5/8 in plates... I just used what I had laying around.... I believe the threaded rod was also 5/8 ..... a few things I would suggest... try and use fine thread rod if possible... also it is very important to tighten the rods evenly....a little at a time on each side....be patient... some come out really easy, some do not....once out try and clean out the tubing as best as you can with emery cloth...also it helps to keep new bearings in the freezer .... good luck...
@@davearnold3125 Thanks. Not sure about the freezer part. I plan on replacing it this summer.... maybe I'll sandpaper it a little on the outside and inside... a lot of W 40.
Cole thank you.... sorry I live in Michigan.... they sell these type pullers on the internet for $300 to $400 dollars .... they are great pullers/presses... problem is for that price you are paying for a tool that works on multiple size shafts and bearings great if you are doing this for a living, a lot of money for the guy who just wants to work on his own boat.... i would go to a local machine shop and see if they can make this for you.... that is what i did....good luck...
Sorry I did not record the replacement..... basically reverse the puller and use as a press....it is verry helpful to put the new bearing in the freezer prior to reinstall helps alot......
@@davearnold3125 if you get a can of computer air you turn it upside down and spray it, it will freeze a bearing down at point of use, the propellant is a refrigerant and is cheap to get most places for 5-6 bucks.
I used half inch flat plate... with half inch allthread.... you need to know the id of your strut housing and the od of the cutlass bearing ... machine it so the cutlass can pass through....my work has a machine shop so this was not and issue for me .... allow for good clearance for the allthread to pass through the plates, otherwise you could have binding issues...you will also need the ability to make a pusher cut in half that can slip over the shaft and press out the bearing....not needed for install of new bearing... also take your time a little pressure on each side and back and forth it will press right out.....also put new bearings in the freezer take to the boat in a cooler with dry ice or something ... makes it a lot easier for install....
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