All,
I just completed my thrust bearing mod . I pretty much followed Jim b's plan. His method proved to be pretty much spot on.
What I didnt know was what to expect on the lower unit. so here is my take. few pics posted here but most are linked on my
personal site. for more detail.
Also, the drawing I provided is in Visio format. I think I can save it as a dxf file too.
Fwiw. I posted this as jut another persons view/solution of the same problem. I hope it helps you if you endeavor to do the same.
But once again big PROP'S to Jim B... as the original poster.
level of difficulty? I give it a 4 on the 10 scale.
And, Im no machinist. In fact I bet I have less than 10 hrs behind a lathe.
now the drill press? thats another story..
Site and all the pics are here (more detail)
But, I posted a few pics below.
Spec sheet (below)
(Download it here)
compound assembly
cross slide assembly
The part that needs to be shortened.
The part that needs to be ground
The nut that needs to be thinned.
The dials that need to be bored on both sides.
Front side Back side
Best of luck
Sam