Replacing Cutlass Bearing

r&mt37 · **Joined:** 12 Apr 2022 14:50 **Posts:** 6

Among other Spring projects for Miranda while she is on the hard, I am considering replacing the cutlass bearing. Do any of you have any experience or information about how to replace the cutlass bearing on a 1982 T37? As always, thank you for your help.

Timshel · **Joined:** 29 Dec 2010 10:24 **Posts:** 191

Hi and welcome. I replaced mine a year ago.First I removed the prop,not easy ,heat required. Then I removed the drive flange from the transmission in the vain hope that I could slide the shaft out (boat yoga project) The shaft won’t quite clear the skeg enough to remove it ! Plan B. I borrowed two split bearing pullers, one on the inner side of the strut set to locate on the strut and allow the cutless through, I put the new cutless on the shaft with the split bearing puller behind it,two threaded rods linked the bearing pullers and by tightening them I pushed in the new cutless which pushed out the old one. The old one I then cut off the shaft with a grinder. Make sure any locating grub screws are removed first. I have tried to attach a good photo but the site seems to not accept it .
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r&mt37 · **Joined:** 12 Apr 2022 14:50 **Posts:** 6

Hello and thank you again. Sounds like you found a good way to replace the cutlass bearing. It would be helpful to see your pictures, but your instructions are very helpful. Where did you get the replacement bearing?

Timshel · **Joined:** 29 Dec 2010 10:24 **Posts:** 191

E mailed you.

r&mt37 · **Joined:** 12 Apr 2022 14:50 **Posts:** 6

Thanks, but for some reason I did not get your email.

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