- Aug 17, 2010
- 1,160
- Boat Info
- 2005 Cruisers Yachts 500 Express
Zodiac Yachtline 340DL w/ Yamaha 40 hp
- Engines
- Twin 715 hp Volvo D12s with V-Drives
Mark,
The bearings are pressed onto the shaft 1st, then the entire assembly should be installed into the housing. The assembly is secured with a snap ring, so the fit into the housing should not be that tight, but you may have to gently press the bearings into the housing, especially an older housing that may be corroded, damaged, etc. After honing though, you should be having that much trouble. Make sure there is no damage to the housing - even a small dent could stop the bearings from sliding in easily.
Dale
The bearings are pressed onto the shaft 1st, then the entire assembly should be installed into the housing. The assembly is secured with a snap ring, so the fit into the housing should not be that tight, but you may have to gently press the bearings into the housing, especially an older housing that may be corroded, damaged, etc. After honing though, you should be having that much trouble. Make sure there is no damage to the housing - even a small dent could stop the bearings from sliding in easily.
Dale