Cutlass Bearing Removal

[Ron Hill]

Paul : We had the similar problem with a friends cutless bearing replacement.  As soon as we heard the first crack we stopped, used a torch like you did and finally got the old cutless to come out.
We finally figured out that the last time that bearing was replace some "knob-head" had used locktite on that pressed in bearing. 

We found that there was enough glass and mat in that area that the one fine crack was on the surface.

A thought

[KWKloeber]

On the subject of the "contraption" it would be fine and safe for the boat if you add a pipe diameter large enough to accommodate bearing and resting on the strut aft surface.

My question is, how much does one save compared to using a proper tool, and is it really worth it?

kk

[Stu Jackson]

There is a Hurth transmission parts manual in the tech wiki.