365 Drive shaft replacement

[mike@odysseyvi]

I need to replace the drive shaft between my tranmission and V-drive unit on a 1982 Pearson 365 cutter.  I would appreciate any information or experience other memebers may have about a source or possibly fabricating a replacement.

[kevin barber]

I too have a '82 367.  I added a PSS shaft seal last year and figured out that the shaft size is 1 1/8".  I'm not sure on the length, but at least the knowing the diameter might help.  

Just curious, but why do you need to replace that section of shaft?

[mike@odysseyvi]

Thank you, for your response.  I am considering replacing the tubular shaft between my transmission and V-drive; not the prop shaft.  The tubular shaft contains a rubber sleeve that has degraded over time and has caused some problems in properly securing the pinion shaft that goes from the tubular shaft into the V-drive.  I have since learned that Walter Machine Co. fabricates them to specs.

[Anonymous]

I took my drive shaft all over the keys and south miami to try and find someone to make a new drive shaft for me. No Luck everyone freeeks out when they see the rubber bushing. Walter Machinery will get one for you for $800 or so. They need two weeks to do it however. If you find someone to make one for you please let me know. My drive shaft is rusted and has a small split at the V-drive end.


Gordon
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[mike@odysseyvi]

Walter quoted me $1,800 for a new drive but, did offer to inspect and possibly rebuild existing shaft if I would ship it to them.  They have always been great people to deal with; just expensive for me.  I live in the Virgin Islands and the freight on items like that gets excessive.  No hope of locating anyone here who could refab or replace.  I'll just limp along until it wears out completely and then replace with a new one from Walter.

[Anonymous]

OK maybe it was $1800. I recall that it was quite expensive. I thinking of having one made up at a machine shop without the rubber bushing. the short drive shafts are made without the rubber part. I wonder if it makes any difference.  

good luck

gordon