Cutlass bearing tight when out of water?

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Wed, 06/20/2012 - 02:45
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Cutlass bearing tight when out of water?

Hi, everyone.

I just moved my boat from Atlanta to Fort Lauderdale, and it's on jackstands now for work.

I notice that, when turning the prop by hand, the cutlass bearing is tight and makes a squeaking noise. Is this normal?

I'm guessing that it is coz it's water lubricated and now there is no water in it, right? ...or do I have a new problem?

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Ben Ethridge
Miami, FL
1984 MK1 Hull# 263

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Wed, 06/20/2012 - 10:01
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Pour a quart of water o n the shaft while turning it, it should rotate smoothly .
If not, further checking is in order.

Jack F Stewart
1993 C36 #1233 "Windancer"
Port Clinton, OH

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Wed, 06/20/2012 - 17:33
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Good idea. Thanks, Jack.

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Ben Ethridge
Miami, FL
1984 MK1 Hull# 263

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