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Post by runner911 on Feb 22, 2011 10:23:55 GMT
Can anyone help please ?
My Merry Fisher 655 has developed excessive play in the cutless bearing which will necessitate renewal.
Has anyone done this job and can offer me guidance please ?
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Post by MalcolmP on Feb 22, 2011 20:58:06 GMT
Whilst your prop shaft will be larger, as I presume you will have a 100hp+ inboard, you will be able to see the basic principles from the following helpful guide on our hints and tips section: Cutless Bearing Multi-toolThis is probably the "Rolls Royce" solution and many owners and engineers will cut corners but the job has to be done correctly, but should be within most practical owners capabilities. If you are not sure get the local marine engineer to do it and watch. Instead of the multi-tool you may be able to use a more simple drift - it depends how tight the cutless bearing is within the bracket. Additionally you will need to hire or borrow an hydraulic prop puller - great care needs to be taken in using these bits of kit - the prop will come off like a bullet - if you can the prop nut should be left loosely fastened to stop the prop falling etc (A prop repair or injury would be far more than getting a marine engineer to do this) The actual bearing can be ordered from a Jeanneau Dealer or try Sillette Sonic cheers Malcolm
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