Strut Pro service

[Earl28]

Looking for Strut Pro Puller or service on a 2 by 5 cutless with 1¼" shaft. If you have one to sell or can replace my Cutless bearings drop me a note. Thanks

[Bozeman Bob]

If you can't find one , they are available $$. I would use a quality hack saw blade inserted into a small handle , so the blade sticks out one end all by itself . Cut the bearing into two pieces,  you may slightly score the cutlass , but not enough to affect the new bearing . The bearing should come out with a large chisel or even a screwdriver hammered under one of the two pieces.  If you don't have a bushing driver , you can use the old bearing ( two halves taped together or a large socket ) to drive in the new bearing . Obviously you will have to pull the prop shaft , which will require you to remove the coupler on the prop shaft . Unbolt the 4 nuts , push the shaft towards the stern a couple inches , insert a socket between the two couplers , you'll probably need 4 bolts that are longer than the ones on there now . Then tighten up the bolts , this forces the prop shaft out of the coupler so it can be pulled out of the strut . Note : the locking tap bolt or bolts on the coupler need to be loosened up or removed . Lightly sand the inside of the coupler so it goes back on without having to hammer the **** out of it. Hopefully the shaft is offset enough that you can pull it without having to drop the rudder . 

[jollyroger]

there should be a couple of set screws that hold the bearing in place. go on u-tube and watch the videos. they go through the procedure step by step.