Strut Pro

[Finalee]

Quick report. Just finished replacing two cutless bearings on my Tiara using the Strut Pro. It took all of 1 hour for both sides. Two years ago I spent 3 days doing one side. I did it the old fashioned way removing the shaft.
The tool was well worth the $375. Very solid.

 

[SKYCHENEY]

Quick report. Just finished replacing two cutless bearings on my Tiara using the Strut Pro. It took all of 1 hour for both sides. Two years ago I spent 3 days doing one side. I did it the old fashioned way removing the shaft.
The tool was well worth the $375. Very solid.

I built a similar unit years ago. Much easier than pulling the shafts.

 

[bobk]

How do you deal with multiple bearings on a shaft?

Bobk

 

[SKYCHENEY]

How do you deal with multiple bearings on a shaft?

Bobk

I pushed mine all the way through the first strut and then on up to the next strut. I changed all six on my boat by myself in about 4 hours.

 

[bobk]

I pushed mine all the way through the first strut and then on up to the next strut. I changed all six on my boat by myself in about 4 hours.

Thanks, good to know if I encounter the need. Would need to remove the stub shafts first I guess.

Bobk

 

[SKYCHENEY]

Thanks, good to know if I encounter the need. Would need to remove the stub shafts first I guess.

Bobk

Yes, you can't get the bearings past that coupler.