HELP! In Long Beach (Alamitos)

[jonelli]

My bottom diver says he can replace my cutlass bearing IN the water, but he doesn't have the tool for our boat anymore.
I am in Long Beach (Alamitos) and am willing to rent or borrow one if anybody has one!!! I need it quickly as he only has the upcoming two weeks to do the work.

Long story short, it disintegrated/fell out. I know I will have to check the alignment again in case that was the issue or something could be bent or out of place. But, it will SAVE me $1000 if I can get it done right now in the next couple weeks by the diver.
If anybody knows where I can borrow/rent the right tool, please let me know!

 

[jssailem]

Not sure what he is looking for as a tool.
If this is a new to you process, here is a video of how it is done.

I used the chill, and hammer method while on shore.
Underwater, I suspect the diver would have to use a clamp. Any large enough clamp would do. Just be sure you protect the metal parts from damage.

 

[jonelli]

Not sure what he is looking for as a tool.

I know how to take it out, I've done it before, but the diver needs the real tool meant for that specific shaft and bearing
Like this StruPro kit:

 

[jssailem]

I’ve seen that tool used to get the cutlass bearing out.

it disintegrated/fell out

Your bearing is out so I thought some ways to install the bearing might be appropriate (ie the clamp).
Is there a way to hang overnight in the lift? No idea what the cost is there. In Everett it is about $350 to haul , hang and splash in the morning.

 

[jonelli]

I’ve seen that tool used to get the cutlass bearing out.


Your bearing is out so I thought some ways to install the bearing might be appropriate (ie the clamp).
Is there a way to hang overnight in the lift? No idea what the cost is there. In Everett it is about $350 to haul , hang and splash in the morning.

Doubtful around here. I’m trying to see if I can get this done in the next weeks under water so I can use the boat and postpone a haul out that I will do later for less money.

 

[Tally Ho]

If the old one is already out. I don’t see why he can’t remove the prop, and slide the new one up the shaft and tap it into the strut. A large washer or plate with a hole the OD of the shaft would help tapping it into.

Greg

 

[Richard19068]

Here's a video with a DIY installation with a home made jig.

As Tally Ho implied, it might be simpler than in the video if you only need installation.

"cutlass bearing" installation diy tool - Search Videos

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[jonelli]

Here's a video with a DIY installation with a home made jig.

As Tally Ho implied, it might be simpler than in the video if you only need installation.

"cutlass bearing" installation diy tool - Search Videos

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It's NOT out. just the rubber bushing part is gone... The sleeve still has to be removed...

 

[jonelli]

Sorry for the stupid video, but this is exactly what I need to get done and why I need to find the right tool.
these two did it free diving...

 

[jonelli]

Found a young ambitious diver. He got the prop off but realized his shims/sleeves for the tool weren’t correct. He’s making new shims and coming back tomorrow.