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#14533 03/03/13 01:28 PM
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Can someone tell me the type or product number of the cutlass bearing I should order and where I can order it by email in the US. I have a 3/4 inch shaft on a 1980 J30, hull 237? Thanks mucho.

Herb Clifton, hull 237, Black Knight, Panama

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Herb - I have a 1" shaft on Rhapsody so can't help with the part number. I think Charlie Stoddard just bought a new cutlass bearing for Falcon. I'll email him and ask him to post info here.

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My Cutlass Bearing needed to be replaced last year, and I needed to have one machined.

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Herb

I had mine replaced several years ago The yard ordered it so I'm not sure of the part number let me check with them and see if I can get you a part number


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I've attached the Durmax spec sheet for cutlass bearings. The 1" shaft on Rhapsody uses bearing code BACK (Metallic) or BABE (non-metallic) and was cut to length. Once the proper size is known for the 3/4" shaft, you can use this to search for a vendor to buy from.

Bronze Sleeve

Non-Metalic Sleeve


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I replaced my Cutlass bearing on my 1984 1 in shaft
Invoice says Betta Bearing $72.66
I think they would have yours.

Marine Machining and Manufacturing., LLC
33475 Giftos
Clinton Twp, MI 48035
586-791-8800
FAX 586-791-8803
www.marinemachining.com


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Herb,

I found this old post the indicates the outside diameter of the cutlass bearing for the 3/4" shaft is 1.25", which is the same OD that the 1" shaft has.

The cutlass bearing codes for the 3/4" shaft are:

Bronze Sleeve - ABLE

Non-Metalic Sleeve - ALDA

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Thanks Bill and everyone .... I now know more about cutlass bearings than I ever thought I would .... I have an email request into one of the vendors mentioned in the posts and am waiting for a product number and vendor from one of the members of this forum. .... Herb Clifton

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Changed my mine .... I just ordered it from West Marine from Bill's old post reference. Mission accomplished .... thanks mucho to everyone .... Herb Clifton


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