Boy,
This is a challenge indeed.

Still.
A deer with no legs.

Cheers,
GFS

Here, the weekend is staring me squarely in the face.

The folks at BRP live in fresh water. No knock. Just a great place to buy old boats.

She`s been soaked for a week and due for a good pounding.

Easy there folks,
GFS

I had asked the fine folks @ BRP if the shaft was removed from one side or the other. IE was there a taper or shoulder. They said no shoulder. This is the first time, out of many, that they were incorrect. I`ll let them know so they can help others.

I picked up a 8 1/2" c clamp from tool town and got her to move again with heat and Kroil.

I was attacking it from Stbd. because of the swim platform. I thought I may have buggered up the port side because of the tough access.

I got her to move again, but she still wouldn`t let go. I was running out of light and gas when I decided to hit it one more time with the air hammer from the port side.

Using a socket in the collar to keep it centered, I cranked it up to 135 psi and went to town. What is this I see? Movement? I leaned harder on my shoulder and my hip.

I am enjoying a very cold beverage. Now to the upper shaft.

I took pics and will start a new thread at the end for the Library Of Slackers.

Cheers,
GFS

BRP was correct. Now that I really look at the shaft it is clear that I expanded it.

Looks like I`ll have to clean out the circlip races as well.

Details.

I hope the cylinders are ok. No leaks but the scrapers are expanding.

Will a hydraulic shop have better scrapers?. BRP asked me how long mine lasted.

Thx,
GFS

Hydraulic shop's should offer better, should be cheaper.

Thanks,
It feels nice to sit here now.

Thx,
GFS