Topic: Replace Cutlass bearing
Hi there,
We have a JJ Taylor Contessa 26 in Ireland and we are having trouble getting out the cutlass bearing.
We are currently trying the treaded bar and nuts method with a pipe outside to draw the bearing into. We are not having much luck. I don't see a grub screw or anything else holding it in place but it does not want to budge and we dont want to damage the transom. The stern gear is not exactly standard and among other things has a lot of filler around the cutlass bearing housing. It looks like whoever did it last time had trouble too. I just don't want to make it any worse. I would apreciate any tips,
PS the site is great - have learned lots already
Toni