Cutlass bearing replacement determination - 1984 Mariner 3697

[rictamily]

Hi,

My prop shaft is 1 ⅜ diameter. I have the boat on blocks so wanting to do maintenance while on the hard. The props are removed and when shaking prop shafts there is movement...movement enough to make a slight clunking sound when emphasized. Is there a certain tolerance?

Also, is the process of replacement just a cutlass bearing-removing tool to remove and replace? Or are other calibration methods required?

[bud37]

Here is a quick reference i came across.......can't specifically answer your clearance question as I don't know....

https://www.pacificmarine.net/engineeri ... arance.htm

[rictamily]

Thank you so much for your time.