Our engine is a 3hm35f. Apologies for the typo. It is mounted inside the engine compartment as high as possible. About equivalent to the galley counter height
Rich Hulit 917 854-5537 [email protected] Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos > On Jan 29, 2018, at 7:38 PM, [email protected] wrote: > > Send CnC-List mailing list submissions to > [email protected] > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > [email protected] > > You can reach the person managing the list at > [email protected] > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of CnC-List digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Re: Vented loop for engine above exhaust elbow? (Patrick Davin) > 2. Re: CnC-List Digest, Vol 144, Issue 10. Vented Loop (Opt online) > 3. Time to replace the Cutlass/Strut Bearing (Jim Giffing) > 4. Re: Time to replace the Cutlass/Strut Bearing (Ken Heaton) > 5. Re: Time to replace the Cutlass/Strut Bearing (Jim Watts) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Mon, 29 Jan 2018 12:50:39 -0800 > From: Patrick Davin <[email protected]> > To: [email protected] > Subject: Re: Stus-List Vented loop for engine above exhaust elbow? > Message-ID: > <cahixy6rfql-arl4u5edbtpmtyn-_0uuoosupf4dlo6tbnz6...@mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" > > For those that have one, do you know what kind you have? Vetus makes a few > - https://www.google.com/search?q=vetus+vented+loop - and there are the > Forespar Marelon ones. I read some of the Vetus ones require running a vent > line overboard or to a cockpit drain, or they leak water into the boat. > > Also where do you have it mounted / how high? My mechanic suggested > mounting it as high as possible, which means running it up into the stbd > lazarette. I'm hesistant about that because our lazarette is jam packed > full while cruising (it's our only large storage space). > -------------- next part -------------- > An HTML attachment was scrubbed... > URL: > <http://cnc-list.com/pipermail/cnc-list_cnc-list.com/attachments/20180129/de0fdaf7/attachment-0001.html> > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 2 > Date: Mon, 29 Jan 2018 16:00:32 -0500 > From: Opt online <[email protected]> > To: [email protected] > Subject: Re: Stus-List CnC-List Digest, Vol 144, Issue 10. Vented > Loop > Message-ID: <[email protected]> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii > > Ditto to the others for our 1989 37+ with a Yanmar 3gm35f. The boat came > with a bronze vented loop whose vent failed (open so a nice stream of water > into the bulge...). I replaced it with a Forespar. Better safe than sorry > for $30 and an hour of work.... > > > Rich Hulit > 917 854-5537 > [email protected] > Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos > >> On Jan 29, 2018, at 3:38 PM, [email protected] wrote: >> >> Send CnC-List mailing list submissions to >> [email protected] >> >> To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit >> http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com >> or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to >> [email protected] >> >> You can reach the person managing the list at >> [email protected] >> >> When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific >> than "Re: Contents of CnC-List digest..." >> >> >> Today's Topics: >> >> 1. marinco 6079 installation (Alex Giannelia) >> 2. Vented loop for engine above exhaust elbow? (Patrick Davin) >> 3. Re: Vented loop for engine above exhaust elbow? (Josh Muckley) >> 4. Re: Vented loop for engine above exhaust elbow? (Andrew Burton) >> 5. Re: Vented loop for engine above exhaust elbow? >> (Della Barba, Joe) >> 6. Re: Vented loop for engine above exhaust elbow? (Dennis C.) >> 7. Re: Vented loop for engine above exhaust elbow? (Jack Fitzgerald) >> >> >> ---------------------------------------------------------------------- >> >> Message: 1 >> Date: Mon, 29 Jan 2018 18:18:15 +0000 >> From: Alex Giannelia <[email protected]> >> To: "[email protected]" <[email protected]> >> Subject: Stus-List marinco 6079 installation >> Message-ID: <[email protected]> >> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" >> >> Lee, >> >> Thanks for all those good notes. I now understand it really isn't necessary >> if the plywood provides enough support for the 4 screws holding the ears of >> the duplex outlet and I can pretty well do it as I want. >> >> Thanks again, >> >> Alex Giannelia >> C&C 35-II (1974) no 282 >> [email protected] >> >> -------------- next part -------------- >> An HTML attachment was scrubbed... >> URL: >> <http://cnc-list.com/pipermail/cnc-list_cnc-list.com/attachments/20180129/8e2a4ac3/attachment-0001.html> >> >> ------------------------------ >> >> Message: 2 >> Date: Mon, 29 Jan 2018 10:27:59 -0800 >> From: Patrick Davin <[email protected]> >> To: [email protected] >> Subject: Stus-List Vented loop for engine above exhaust elbow? >> Message-ID: >> <cahixy6tzbts25aahj2xdv0nujdkzv2ofad85f2r0qqc8efv...@mail.gmail.com> >> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" >> >> Does anyone have a vented loop on their engine cooling water hose (between >> the heat exchanger and the exhaust elbow)? Do you think it's necessary, >> and any regrets / things you would change? If you have one, where is it >> mounted? (particularly for LF38 layout, but any C&C over 32' would probably >> be relevant) >> >> I searched the archives for previous discussion of this but couldn't find >> anything. A diesel mechanic I'm having work on the engine (Yanmar 3HMF) >> recommended a vented loop as a precautionary / extra-careful measure. Our >> exhaust elbow is a few feet above waterline, and I'm skeptical we could >> ever be heeled enough to bring it below heeled waterline (we've had the >> toerail in the water before, and afaik the boat has never had a waterlock >> issue). But I see his point about it maybe being cheap insurance against a >> big problem. >> >> Background: a vented loop is sometimes installed between the heat exchanger >> and the exhaust elbow to prevent water in the hose from siphoning into the >> engine, resulting in hydrolock or worse (engine being ruined). It has >> nothing to do with the exhaust hose exiting the boat (past the exhaust >> riser). The need for it is determined by whether the exhaust elbow can be >> below heeled waterline or not. Opinions on the Internet diverge (some >> people think they're necessary, some don't). So I'm interested in what C&C >> folks have since this is very specific to engine layout. >> >> -Patrick >> 1984 C&C LF38 >> -------------- next part -------------- >> An HTML attachment was scrubbed... >> URL: >> <http://cnc-list.com/pipermail/cnc-list_cnc-list.com/attachments/20180129/ed8788b7/attachment-0001.html> >> >> ------------------------------ >> >> Message: 3 >> Date: Mon, 29 Jan 2018 18:37:41 +0000 >> From: Josh Muckley <[email protected]> >> To: [email protected] >> Subject: Re: Stus-List Vented loop for engine above exhaust elbow? >> Message-ID: >> <CA+zaCRBS=dffapmspiq2kcfiojuxsgr1wwsmqnurrbmb0s1...@mail.gmail.com> >> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" >> >> I have one from the PO. No regrets and no plans on removing it. I think >> it is probably cheap insurance. I've come across precautionary tails of >> the vent becoming plugged closed or degrading open. Just be aware. >> >> Josh Muckley >> S/V Sea Hawk >> 1989 C&C 37+ >> Solomons, MD >> >> On Mon, Jan 29, 2018, 1:29 PM Patrick Davin via CnC-List < >> [email protected]> wrote: >> >>> Does anyone have a vented loop on their engine cooling water hose (between >>> the heat exchanger and the exhaust elbow)? Do you think it's necessary, >>> and any regrets / things you would change? If you have one, where is it >>> mounted? (particularly for LF38 layout, but any C&C over 32' would probably >>> be relevant) >>> >>> I searched the archives for previous discussion of this but couldn't find >>> anything. A diesel mechanic I'm having work on the engine (Yanmar 3HMF) >>> recommended a vented loop as a precautionary / extra-careful measure. Our >>> exhaust elbow is a few feet above waterline, and I'm skeptical we could >>> ever be heeled enough to bring it below heeled waterline (we've had the >>> toerail in the water before, and afaik the boat has never had a waterlock >>> issue). But I see his point about it maybe being cheap insurance against a >>> big problem. >>> >>> Background: a vented loop is sometimes installed between the heat >>> exchanger and the exhaust elbow to prevent water in the hose from siphoning >>> into the engine, resulting in hydrolock or worse (engine being ruined). It >>> has nothing to do with the exhaust hose exiting the boat (past the exhaust >>> riser). The need for it is determined by whether the exhaust elbow can be >>> below heeled waterline or not. Opinions on the Internet diverge (some >>> people think they're necessary, some don't). So I'm interested in what C&C >>> folks have since this is very specific to engine layout. >>> >>> -Patrick >>> 1984 C&C LF38 >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> >>> 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 >>> >>> >> -------------- next part -------------- >> An HTML attachment was scrubbed... >> URL: >> <http://cnc-list.com/pipermail/cnc-list_cnc-list.com/attachments/20180129/a5089058/attachment-0001.html> >> >> ------------------------------ >> >> Message: 4 >> Date: Mon, 29 Jan 2018 13:43:23 -0500 >> From: Andrew Burton <[email protected]> >> To: [email protected] >> Subject: Re: Stus-List Vented loop for engine above exhaust elbow? >> Message-ID: >> <CAGAfpma-NFeXQBZNPaTKrA0aG9G4a=eyv4+kpofkrt3kk-w...@mail.gmail.com> >> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" >> >> The mechanic put one on my new installation on Peregrine. He said he >> thought that we were a little close to the water line, so better safe than >> sorry. By the way, Cruising World at some point will be coming out with my >> article on taking out the old and installing the new engine. >> >> Andy >> Formerly C&C 40 Peregrine >> Now Baltic 47 Fair Wind >> >> On Mon, Jan 29, 2018 at 1:37 PM, Josh Muckley via CnC-List < >> [email protected]> wrote: >> >>> I have one from the PO. No regrets and no plans on removing it. I think >>> it is probably cheap insurance. I've come across precautionary tails of >>> the vent becoming plugged closed or degrading open. Just be aware. >>> >>> Josh Muckley >>> S/V Sea Hawk >>> 1989 C&C 37+ >>> Solomons, MD >>> >>> On Mon, Jan 29, 2018, 1:29 PM Patrick Davin via CnC-List < >>> [email protected]> wrote: >>> >>>> Does anyone have a vented loop on their engine cooling water hose >>>> (between the heat exchanger and the exhaust elbow)? Do you think it's >>>> necessary, and any regrets / things you would change? If you have one, >>>> where is it mounted? (particularly for LF38 layout, but any C&C over 32' >>>> would probably be relevant) >>>> >>>> I searched the archives for previous discussion of this but couldn't find >>>> anything. A diesel mechanic I'm having work on the engine (Yanmar 3HMF) >>>> recommended a vented loop as a precautionary / extra-careful measure. Our >>>> exhaust elbow is a few feet above waterline, and I'm skeptical we could >>>> ever be heeled enough to bring it below heeled waterline (we've had the >>>> toerail in the water before, and afaik the boat has never had a waterlock >>>> issue). But I see his point about it maybe being cheap insurance against a >>>> big problem. >>>> >>>> Background: a vented loop is sometimes installed between the heat >>>> exchanger and the exhaust elbow to prevent water in the hose from siphoning >>>> into the engine, resulting in hydrolock or worse (engine being ruined). It >>>> has nothing to do with the exhaust hose exiting the boat (past the exhaust >>>> riser). The need for it is determined by whether the exhaust elbow can be >>>> below heeled waterline or not. Opinions on the Internet diverge (some >>>> people think they're necessary, some don't). So I'm interested in what C&C >>>> folks have since this is very specific to engine layout. >>>> >>>> -Patrick >>>> 1984 C&C LF38 >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> >>>> 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 >>> >>> >>> >> >> >> -- >> Andrew Burton >> 61 W Narragansett Ave >> Newport, RI >> USA 02840 >> http://sites.google.com/site/andrewburtonyachtservices/ >> phone +401 965 5260 >> -------------- next part -------------- >> An HTML attachment was scrubbed... >> URL: >> <http://cnc-list.com/pipermail/cnc-list_cnc-list.com/attachments/20180129/d9f1202b/attachment-0001.html> >> >> ------------------------------ >> >> Message: 5 >> Date: Mon, 29 Jan 2018 18:45:10 +0000 >> From: "Della Barba, Joe" <[email protected]> >> To: "[email protected]" <[email protected]> >> Subject: Re: Stus-List Vented loop for engine above exhaust elbow? >> Message-ID: >> <[email protected]> >> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" >> >> I have one. It has caused no problems and could prevent a siphon. They >> should be checked every now and then for proper operation. They should not >> leak water out and should allow air in. >> Joe >> Coquina >> -------------- next part -------------- >> An HTML attachment was scrubbed... >> URL: >> <http://cnc-list.com/pipermail/cnc-list_cnc-list.com/attachments/20180129/46f825ef/attachment-0001.html> >> >> ------------------------------ >> >> Message: 6 >> Date: Mon, 29 Jan 2018 13:51:14 -0600 >> From: "Dennis C." <[email protected]> >> To: CnClist <[email protected]> >> Subject: Re: Stus-List Vented loop for engine above exhaust elbow? >> Message-ID: >> <CANir+ys8jUVT3zH=FPShoZWej6VUOqnidor52G8vPpHgA3=s...@mail.gmail.com> >> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" >> >> Touche' has one. >> >> Dennis C. >> Touche' 35-1 #83 >> Mandeville, LA >> >> On Jan 29, 2018 11:29 AM, "Patrick Davin via CnC-List" < >> [email protected]> wrote: >> >>> Does anyone have a vented loop on their engine cooling water hose (between >>> the heat exchanger and the exhaust elbow)? Do you think it's necessary, >>> and any regrets / things you would change? If you have one, where is it >>> mounted? (particularly for LF38 layout, but any C&C over 32' would probably >>> be relevant) >>> >>> I searched the archives for previous discussion of this but couldn't find >>> anything. A diesel mechanic I'm having work on the engine (Yanmar 3HMF) >>> recommended a vented loop as a precautionary / extra-careful measure. Our >>> exhaust elbow is a few feet above waterline, and I'm skeptical we could >>> ever be heeled enough to bring it below heeled waterline (we've had the >>> toerail in the water before, and afaik the boat has never had a waterlock >>> issue). But I see his point about it maybe being cheap insurance against a >>> big problem. >>> >>> Background: a vented loop is sometimes installed between the heat >>> exchanger and the exhaust elbow to prevent water in the hose from siphoning >>> into the engine, resulting in hydrolock or worse (engine being ruined). It >>> has nothing to do with the exhaust hose exiting the boat (past the exhaust >>> riser). The need for it is determined by whether the exhaust elbow can be >>> below heeled waterline or not. Opinions on the Internet diverge (some >>> people think they're necessary, some don't). So I'm interested in what C&C >>> folks have since this is very specific to engine layout. >>> >>> -Patrick >>> 1984 C&C LF38 >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> >>> 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 >>> >>> >>> >> -------------- next part -------------- >> An HTML attachment was scrubbed... >> URL: >> <http://cnc-list.com/pipermail/cnc-list_cnc-list.com/attachments/20180129/36d08fb6/attachment-0001.html> >> >> ------------------------------ >> >> Message: 7 >> Date: Mon, 29 Jan 2018 15:36:55 -0500 >> From: Jack Fitzgerald <[email protected]> >> To: "C&CList" <[email protected]> >> Subject: Re: Stus-List Vented loop for engine above exhaust elbow? >> Message-ID: >> <CAJze_ALE7Ysq3-EC9mH-7=W51_u3tyMa7VxNrQ+fF39UQi=m...@mail.gmail.com> >> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" >> >> Honey has one as well. >> >> Best regards, >> Jack Fitzgerald >> HONEY >> C&C 39 TM - US12788 >> Savannah, GA 31410 USA >> >> This email is protected by the Electronic Communications Privacy >> Act, 18 U.S.C. Sec. 2510-2521, is confidential and may be legally >> privileged. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified >> that any retention, dissemination, distribution or copying of this >> communication is strictly prohibited. Please reply to the sender that you >> have received this message in error, then delete it. Thank you >> >> >> On Mon, Jan 29, 2018 at 2:51 PM, Dennis C. via CnC-List < >> [email protected]> wrote: >> >>> Touche' has one. >>> >>> Dennis C. >>> Touche' 35-1 #83 >>> Mandeville, LA >>> >>> On Jan 29, 2018 11:29 AM, "Patrick Davin via CnC-List" < >>> [email protected]> wrote: >>> >>>> Does anyone have a vented loop on their engine cooling water hose >>>> (between the heat exchanger and the exhaust elbow)? Do you think it's >>>> necessary, and any regrets / things you would change? If you have one, >>>> where is it mounted? (particularly for LF38 layout, but any C&C over 32' >>>> would probably be relevant) >>>> >>>> I searched the archives for previous discussion of this but couldn't find >>>> anything. A diesel mechanic I'm having work on the engine (Yanmar 3HMF) >>>> recommended a vented loop as a precautionary / extra-careful measure. Our >>>> exhaust elbow is a few feet above waterline, and I'm skeptical we could >>>> ever be heeled enough to bring it below heeled waterline (we've had the >>>> toerail in the water before, and afaik the boat has never had a waterlock >>>> issue). But I see his point about it maybe being cheap insurance against a >>>> big problem. >>>> >>>> Background: a vented loop is sometimes installed between the heat >>>> exchanger and the exhaust elbow to prevent water in the hose from siphoning >>>> into the engine, resulting in hydrolock or worse (engine being ruined). It >>>> has nothing to do with the exhaust hose exiting the boat (past the exhaust >>>> riser). The need for it is determined by whether the exhaust elbow can be >>>> below heeled waterline or not. Opinions on the Internet diverge (some >>>> people think they're necessary, some don't). So I'm interested in what C&C >>>> folks have since this is very specific to engine layout. >>>> >>>> -Patrick >>>> 1984 C&C LF38 >>>> >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> >>>> 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 >>> >>> >>> >> -------------- next part -------------- >> An HTML attachment was scrubbed... >> URL: >> <http://cnc-list.com/pipermail/cnc-list_cnc-list.com/attachments/20180129/7921a973/attachment.html> >> >> ------------------------------ >> >> Subject: Digest Footer >> >> _______________________________________________ >> CnC-List mailing list >> [email protected] >> http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com >> >> >> ------------------------------ >> >> End of CnC-List Digest, Vol 144, Issue 106 >> ****************************************** > > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 3 > Date: Mon, 29 Jan 2018 16:06:05 -0500 > From: Jim Giffing <[email protected]> > To: [email protected] > Subject: Stus-List Time to replace the Cutlass/Strut Bearing > Message-ID: > <CABQL9Q7Ohvk=noje62plnxhwx01o2doyz3fvaaeyeqjau-o...@mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" > > 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 > -------------- next part -------------- > An HTML attachment was scrubbed... > URL: > <http://cnc-list.com/pipermail/cnc-list_cnc-list.com/attachments/20180129/70943c31/attachment-0001.html> > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 4 > Date: Mon, 29 Jan 2018 17:45:48 -0400 > From: Ken Heaton <[email protected]> > To: cnc-list <[email protected]> > Cc: Jim Giffing <[email protected]> > Subject: Re: Stus-List Time to replace the Cutlass/Strut Bearing > Message-ID: > <CAAbfP6QFEL9jJO3NvQXJyVtmGACAxBuzocX_jJ3+H3N=rmp...@mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" > > 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 >> >> >> > -------------- next part -------------- > An HTML attachment was scrubbed... > URL: > <http://cnc-list.com/pipermail/cnc-list_cnc-list.com/attachments/20180129/93fbde7a/attachment-0001.html> > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 5 > Date: Mon, 29 Jan 2018 16:38:00 -0800 > From: Jim Watts <[email protected]> > To: 1 CnC List <[email protected]> > Subject: Re: Stus-List Time to replace the Cutlass/Strut Bearing > Message-ID: > <ca+jz0fcy6dz-geshscu6hb-0zam7ex4gzxptkev25h8olyu...@mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" > > 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. 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