Best way to replace cutlas.

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   So.............update on the shafts. 

I got a call back from my machine shop. Apparently both the 176 shaft and the promo shaft are out of tolerance by more than .015". They tried to square them up but every time they corrected one section, another would go out. 

Any ideas before I call SkiDim? Anyone know of discounts on A.R.E.? Looking at $380 a piece with the 10% CCF discount. 

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Frankenotter Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Platinum Member Joined: August-26-2012 Location: Milwaukee Status: Offline Points: 1072	Post Options Post Reply Quote Frankenotter Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: February-25-2017 at 5:41pm
	So.............update on the shafts. I got a call back from my machine shop. Apparently both the 176 shaft and the promo shaft are out of tolerance by more than .015". They tried to square them up but every time they corrected one section, another would go out. Any ideas before I call SkiDim? Anyone know of discounts on A.R.E.? Looking at $380 a piece with the 10% CCF discount.
	1999 Ski Nautique 196

SNobsessed Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Grand Poobah Joined: October-21-2007 Location: IA Status: Offline Points: 7102	Post Options Post Reply Quote SNobsessed Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: February-25-2017 at 6:20pm
	Ouch!
	“Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.” Ben Franklin

TRBenj Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Grand Poobah Joined: June-29-2005 Location: NWCT Status: Offline Points: 21108	Post Options Post Reply Quote TRBenj Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: February-25-2017 at 7:41pm
	That's the best option going that I am aware of. Maybe check with general propeller on their dual taper shafts too? Believe they supply cc as oem these days. I would wait on the promo shaft until the motor is set. Doing so will allow you to fine tune the length, they tended to be pretty long. When dialing in length, i'd aim for 1/2" or a little less clearance between the prop and strut. Do the same on the 176 now while you have the chance!

Frankenotter Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Platinum Member Joined: August-26-2012 Location: Milwaukee Status: Offline Points: 1072	Post Options Post Reply Quote Frankenotter Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: March-09-2017 at 1:38am
	I was able to get the old cutlas out of the 176 toady using the homemade puller. I ordered a new cutlas based on the rough dimension from deep blue yacht supply. It was only today that I noticed I need a 6" cutlass and I ordered a 4". The price jumps considerably as well. It goes from $50 to $75 not including shipping. Word of warning you those "would be warriors" of the garage. 6" is better than 4.
	1999 Ski Nautique 196

8122pbrainard Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Grand Poobah Joined: September-14-2006 Location: Three Lakes Wi. Status: Offline Points: 41040	Post Options Post Reply Quote 8122pbrainard Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: March-09-2017 at 7:07am
	Chris, The 4" is common, plenty to handle the load. and in fact, I've never seen a 6" used by CC. If you found a 6" in the strut, I suspect it was changed by a PO or CC ran out of the 4's.
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TRBenj Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Grand Poobah Joined: June-29-2005 Location: NWCT Status: Offline Points: 21108	Post Options Post Reply Quote TRBenj Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: March-09-2017 at 9:07am
	Pete probably hasn't inspected a cc strut newer than an early 70's... that's about the last boats I remember seeing a 4" bushing in a 6" body. They've been full length for some time. When replacing, it's common to put the 2 smaller halves front and rear with a gap in the middle. It sounds like leaving a gap at the front is ok too.

OldSchoolBlue84 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Gold Member Joined: December-02-2012 Location: Valparaiso, IN Status: Offline Points: 814	Post Options Post Reply Quote OldSchoolBlue84 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: March-09-2017 at 11:23am
	Just received my replacement yesterday from https://www.propellerdepot.com/johnson-naval-brass-cutless-bearing-bade It was an exact match for $65 shipped
	Kostas 1984 Ski Nautique 2001

Frankenotter Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Platinum Member Joined: August-26-2012 Location: Milwaukee Status: Offline Points: 1072	Post Options Post Reply Quote Frankenotter Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: March-30-2017 at 9:11pm
	Does anyone know where to get new set screws for the cutlass bearing? I had to drill mine out and I can't seem to find any info on where to find new ones. I can check McMaster when I get home to measure but I was hoping someone had a quick source?
	1999 Ski Nautique 196

desertskier Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Platinum Member Joined: December-19-2006 Location: Az Status: Offline Points: 1114	Post Options Post Reply Quote desertskier Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: March-30-2017 at 9:12pm
	I got some from my local ACE hardware.

Frankenotter Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Platinum Member Joined: August-26-2012 Location: Milwaukee Status: Offline Points: 1072	Post Options Post Reply Quote Frankenotter Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: March-30-2017 at 9:42pm
	Haha. Really? Hex key and everything?
	1999 Ski Nautique 196

desertskier Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Platinum Member Joined: December-19-2006 Location: Az Status: Offline Points: 1114	Post Options Post Reply Quote desertskier Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: March-30-2017 at 11:39pm
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