Been making arrangements to have the boat hauled for PSS bellows replacement, which will involve uncoupling the shafts. That being the hardest part of the job, from what I gather.
It just occurred to me, what if I pre-break the coupler bolts, one at a time, and replace them with new ones? Leaving the actual coupler in place until the day of the haulout.
Seems like worst case scenario there'd be less work for the mechanic I planned on hiring, and in the best case scenario I might not need the mechanic at all.
Is there any reason not to do this? Been reading about the delicate tolerances on the flanges and whatnot. These are bronze split-style couplers. 4 inch flange if I recall.
It just occurred to me, what if I pre-break the coupler bolts, one at a time, and replace them with new ones? Leaving the actual coupler in place until the day of the haulout.
Seems like worst case scenario there'd be less work for the mechanic I planned on hiring, and in the best case scenario I might not need the mechanic at all.
Is there any reason not to do this? Been reading about the delicate tolerances on the flanges and whatnot. These are bronze split-style couplers. 4 inch flange if I recall.