Steve Birch also posted to tell me that it's not so easy on a combi; which means that there are three viable alternatives: -
1. Buy a 'proper' gearbox - too expensive!
2. Buy a Beta/Yanmar Engine and gearbox - far too expensive!!!
3. My own favoured choice; get hold of the prop, rattle it a few times until convinced that the bearing's not as badly worn as first thought (if you can't achieve that state of mind; sink a couple or six beers and re-try) then put it back in the water so the problem's hidden.
Bob Carlisle.
WL wxt8981@... wrote:
Hi Bob;
taking the shaft and sleeve out isn't that difficult- it
just looks like...
First you have to loosen the bolts holding the shaft; then
you have to unscrew the cover from the reversing box- that
gives you access the nut to loosen the 2 rings holding the
sleeve. Done! Pull out the shaft and sleeve. But don't
loose the key for the shaft, that daren thing is small and
easely overlooked (and when you put the shaft back in,
don't forget to put the key in too.)
Once the shaft is out, break a hack-saw in halve, and use
one piece to cut a V-groove into the old stern bearing.
With a screw driver you can take out the V-shaped piece of
bearing, and the rest of the bearing will collapse and come
out easy. With a piece of wood between the new bearing and
the hammer- pound the new one in- done!
Since the shaft is out- replace the bushing (there could be
two) and the 2 seal rings from the stuffing box. And there
are few O-rings... if you have a drawing, replace them too.
But remember- if you want to unscrew the sleeve- it's a
left hand threat! Always put some tape on the sleeve
because if you damage the sleeve- you'll hate to have it
done. Not sso much worry with the shaft- that is stainless
steel. (and harder)
Good luck!
Wilhelm, V-257
