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selecting and fitting a cutless bearing
You can use a clearance fit composite bearing, inserted on a bed of epoxy. Release agent can be put on the outside of the bearing to aid removal. Here is one on a new build.
The great advantage of a clearance fit is that they can be slid in by hand, and also that they are a very good confirmation that the stern tube or P bracket, bearinf carrier is aligned. Chock the shaft and you should be able to spin the bearing on the shaft and in the carrier.
They can also be machined to suit a range of bearing carrier inside diameters.
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