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Earl Landers
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Initially Posted - 02/12/2003 :  12:00:47  Show Profile
Has anyone else been having trouble with their muffler bearings? My OB mechanic says that they are shot again. The picture below shows them being replaced last time. He's suggesting that I buy the new and much more expensive bearings that are made from unobtainium. Has anyone else used these yet? Are they worth the extra bucks?

Thanks for the help

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Earl Landers
'83 C25 SR/SK
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Steve Milby
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Response Posted - 02/12/2003 :  13:19:20  Show Profile
It sounds like you are using the same mechanic I am. He just bought a 12,000 sq. ft. house on a golf course.

Steve Milby "Captiva Wind" C-25 T/FK #2554
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Ben
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Response Posted - 02/12/2003 :  13:51:53  Show Profile
Unobtainium! That's hilarious, I have to remember that one!

Sorry, no constructive input.

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Arlyn Stewart
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Response Posted - 02/12/2003 :  14:37:26  Show Profile
It's obvious that cabin fever is taking its toll<img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>

Arlyn C-250 W/B #224
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Derek Crawford
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Response Posted - 02/12/2003 :  17:10:05  Show Profile
Actually Arlyn, I think it's probably "lack-of-cabin" fever!!
Derek

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John Mason
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Response Posted - 02/12/2003 :  17:14:56  Show Profile
It's no wonder, he's installin' 'em backwards and upside down.

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Dave Bristle
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Response Posted - 02/12/2003 :  20:38:10  Show Profile
I think that bearing puller he (she) used probably caused the damage... You've been scammed!

Dave Bristle - 1985 C-25 #5032 SR-FK-Dinette-Honda "Passage" in SW CT
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Doug
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Response Posted - 02/12/2003 :  21:04:33  Show Profile
God help us!
Everyone needs 3-4 days sunny days with a hint of warmth and a steady 12 knot breeze....


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dave holtgrave
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Response Posted - 02/12/2003 :  22:16:40  Show Profile
this guys a riot!!!
why wouldn't he just replace the docklines and tighten the backstay.
it seems that a replacement of brake shoes may stop the bearing wear, but what do you do about the cover plate to cement the bearing in place????

sorry i got so technical but i just don't want to make the same mastake.

dave
stuck in my boat since it went to storage in november.
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carlyle lake, southern illinois
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ssteakley
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Response Posted - 02/12/2003 :  23:24:46  Show Profile
Earle,
Is that "Gentle Spirit"???
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Earl Landers
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Response Posted - 02/13/2003 :  00:23:39  Show Profile
Steve,
Perhaps it's just excessive spirits! <img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>

Here's to Spliiicing the Main Brace! <img src=icon_smile_evil.gif border=0 align=middle>

Earl (with too much time on my hands) Landers
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