@scottmillertime 1996 Malibu sunsetter vlx complete restoration! First post!!
Really Really Really wish this this give away was last month lol! I am currently installing new “Glide”strut bearings in my shaft strut while rebuilding my motor. Have seen great reviews and wanted to give them a shot! Would love to use a drip less shaft seal on this old girl but I’m building this boat on a budget and funds had to be spent elsewhere. Would love to do a how to post with dripless install. (Shout out to The Prop Shop for all the helpful info on strut bearings and sweet koozie!
-June 2019 Completed tasks: bilge paint, prop removal (with diy prop puller), prop shaft removal prop, prop strut bearings removal and installation, prop rebuild.
Sorry for the long post but can’t wait to share this sunsetters journey with the group.
The project!
New Glide bearings.
Was a fight used sawzal and drift pin method.
$10 home made prop puller. ( don’t laugh it worked great) Used 2 $5 dollar c clamps
New glide bearings installed using freezer and homemade tool.
Painted bilge before and after.
An old salty dog said to just use this over expensive bilge paint.
Repacked shaft seal with GTU graphite packing! It’s what was in the budget 😢
