Drive shaft straightening ??

shagit wrote: So it doesn't look like they can straighten the shaft after all, the shop called today and said they can't get it past ten thousanths.....

Where was the shaft bent and did they say why they couldn't straighten it? Although I have had mixed results, (a bent shaft likes to go back to the bent position) I have never heard of shaft that could not be straightened.

shagit wrote: it's on the prop end, apparently near the start of the taper.

This would be the spot that would be the most difficult to get straight. It's a common spot to bend the shaft from a prop hit especially if the prop is extended beyond the normal distance behind the strut. The norm is 1 shaft diameter but lately Tim has been saying to cut that distance at least in half. I happen to agree since from a mechanical engineering standpoint, the shorter the distance the less overhung load on the shaft and the cutlass you will have. Hull clearance from the prop OD to the hull must be a consideration. I have a feeling that CC cheated on some hulls!! Art??

I think you can sell the old shaft for $100. Put in the ARE, you will be happy with that decision next year when you take it apart again.

SNobsessed wrote: I think you can sell the old shaft for $100. Put in the ARE, you will be happy with that decision next year when you take it apart again.

I agree with Chris. You will love the ARE system plus, keep in mind:

8122pbrainard wrote: (a bent shaft likes to go back to the bent position)