I can't remember who loaned me that and my email archives got corrupted so I can't check. Worked like a charm.
Jim Watts Paradigm Shift C&C 35 Mk III Victoria, BC On 29 January 2018 at 13:45, Ken Heaton via CnC-List <[email protected]> wrote: > Here is a link to a video for the process: https://www.youtube. > com/watch?v=Rjgk67pDOVY&feature=youtu.be > > Here is a link to a photo of a puller built a bit differently but using > the same ideas. Someone on this list owns the one in this photo: > https://i.imgur.com/554UaXC.jpg > > Ken H. > > On 29 January 2018 at 17:06, Jim Giffing via CnC-List < > [email protected]> wrote: > >> I noticed at the end of the season that I was getting some vibration and >> a little grumbling noise while underway with the engine. >> Checked the shaft for play after the boat came out of the water and got >> more play then I liked.. Compared it with other boats parked next to me and >> confirmed that the old bearing is worn out and needs replacement. >> >> Never having replaced he strut bearing, I dreaded the thought of pulling >> the shaft and that goes with that exercise. But then I saw there is a way >> to remove and replace the bearing from the strut without removing the shaft >> using a bearing extractor. >> >> I have only found 2 sources extractors. One that someone makes >> exclusively for Catalinas... and one made by StrutPro but costs about >> $400!!! Seems like there is only about $25 of material and maybe $75 - $100 >> of labor in making one, so quite a markup! >> >> I'd rather do this myself instead of paying the yard... *(too many >> unhappy experiences with boat yard staff and, if I am going to be unhappy >> with the job.. might as blame myself)* >> >> so.... what do C&Cers do? Any ideas on sourcing an extractor? >> >> Worst case... I know of someone I could ask to make an extractor... but >> it may be somewhat trial and error to get it right. >> >> Thanks for your thoughts! >> Jim >> >> S/V Strong Tower >> 1977 C&C 29 Mk 1 >> North East MD >> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each >> and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - >> use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray >> >> >> > > _______________________________________________ > > Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each > and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - > use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > > >
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