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dogsharks · 05-15-2007, 01:43 PM

Thanks for the note. I checked further and decided to order a new shaft. That appeared to make up the difference, and the bearing is not as loose as initially thought. The Morse bearings I've used in the past were firm when installed, and they apparently wear-in; at least that's how my Chris Craft install was.

This time around with the Duramax, I understand they have a different concept and they don't install with a firm press-on like the Morse, and this is what threw me. WIth a slightly worn shaft, probably more than I realized, along with the Duramax concept of not being a firm fit upon new install, I was alarmed. WIth the new shaft I'm no longer alarmed, thankfully.

Regards, P

05-15-2007, 01:43 PM	#3
dogsharks Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Tennessee Posts: 70	Thanks for the note. I checked further and decided to order a new shaft. That appeared to make up the difference, and the bearing is not as loose as initially thought. The Morse bearings I've used in the past were firm when installed, and they apparently wear-in; at least that's how my Chris Craft install was. This time around with the Duramax, I understand they have a different concept and they don't install with a firm press-on like the Morse, and this is what threw me. WIth a slightly worn shaft, probably more than I realized, along with the Duramax concept of not being a firm fit upon new install, I was alarmed. WIth the new shaft I'm no longer alarmed, thankfully. Regards, P