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When I replaced the engine I did not look closely at the end of the coupling. It makes sense that it is open and your solution makes it seem like a much simpler process than beating on the other end to drive it off the shaft. I think I will loosen it up and add a little PB Blaster to the end to give it a head start from that end.
What was causing your shaft key problem? What was out of spec?
Dropping things into the bilge is not good. I prepare for my bilge crawling with an advance dose of mild pain killers and careful hydration. Gator Aid works but so does lite beer. I have found my aging body occasionally objects to my contortions by cramping a muscle or two. There is nothing like having a hamstring muscle cramp up when you are head down, inside a cockpit hatch, under the cockpit with only one free hand /arm. Ouch! I may start taking my cell phone with me so I can call for help. Or, I guess, I could hire someone else to do it but what fun would that be?
George
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s/v Tundra Down
Seal Harbor, Maine
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