1981 H27 w/1GM - What size cutless bearing?

[SailormanDan]

Hi,

Does any one know the size of the cutless bearing in a 1981 H27? Not sure if I need to panic ahead of time and get it now or whether WM will have it in stock / be able to overnight it.

Thanks in advance for any help you can give me.

 

[kjsonnenberg]

Still need to know?

Hi,

Does any one know the size of the cutless bearing in a 1981 H27? Not sure if I need to panic ahead of time and get it now or whether WM will have it in stock / be able to overnight it.

Thanks in advance for any help you can give me.

Let me know if you need the info...I can look it up and let you know

 

[Nelsonhow]

mine had a shft diameter of 1"

 

[Nelsonhow]

PS I replces mine and worked with a local marine shop that would accept the part back if it was the wrong one. I installed the bearing, the diameter was perfect but it did have to be shortend as the bearing stuck out bast the end of the strut.

 

[Warren Milberg]

As with a number of things on common boat models, it is not uncommon for a number of all dimensions to not be in common. In other words, it is always best to measure certain things yourself rather than depend on stock dimensions.... See this url for what to measure: http://www.pyacht.com/duramax-cutless-bearings.htm

 

[TDudley]

I have a Hunter 27' 1981. I just replaced the Cutlass Bearing. My bearing was a 1" shaft diameter with a 1 1/4" outside diameter that was 3" long. I had a little trouble problem finding one due to the length. I ended up finding it at Torresen Marine (Part Number "BETTA". It was $54.49. With standard UPS shipping, it was 64.28.

As one other responder said, I would measure the opening myslef. I have noticed that not all things stay "standard" on a 28 year old boat. I would also watch for paint over the shaft opening in the strut. Until I filed it down, I was not even aware of the metal sleave. I also missed the allen screws on the side of the strut due to paint.

I am happy to say I got the piece, removed the old one (a bit of a battle) and put in the new one (even more of a battle until I used the nut, bolt and washers technique). It was one of the more satisfying jobs, once it was done.

 

[dakno]

buy the Yanmar service manuel, 50$, you will have info overload, its very readable.