Re: [PSUBS-MAILIST] K-600 Reconditioning

[Jon Wallace <jonw@psubs.org>]

I was finally able to remove the port motor housing on the front of the 
K600.  It took a lot of effort pounding on the shaft from the inside of 
the cabin.  Lea Nichols and his friend Wayne Russel made a tool that fit 
against the shaft so I could pound the shaft without damaging the end.  
After about two hours of pounding (each whack only moved the shaft about 
1/64 inch) it came free.

The thru-hull shaft is in pretty serious condition and will need to be 
built-up and then turned down to it's original dimensions again.  Links 
to photos provided below.  This was the last thing needed to be done and 
the sub is now completely stripped and ready for sandblasting.  I doubt 
I will have that done this winter and will likely wait until spring and 
warmer weather so I can immediately start putting the vessel back 
together again.

http://www.psubs.org/projects/common/scripts/display/bigpic.cgi/projects/1234567801/k-600portfwdmotors/1323717221.jpg

http://www.psubs.org/projects/common/scripts/display/bigpic.cgi/projects/1234567801/k-600portfwdmotors/1323717238.jpg



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