Build Your Own Prop Puller

I made my puller last weekend. I made two changes from Bill's design.
1) puller "claw" from 2 piece to 1 piece. I think it's a little stronger this way.
2) increased width of the puller body from 1" -> 2" (increased resistance to bending).
I also made a jig to keep the claw and the nut in alignment during welding. I drilled the center of the bolt, but still need to add a steel rod to keep the bolt centered on the prop shaft. I wanted to add some more weld/reinforcement to the nut area (i think this is the weak link) but ran out of sheilding gas and the welding supply store was closed. I think it came out pretty good.
Thanks Bill for how-to!!

Puller Body

Jig with claw tacked on

Tacking jig to puller body

Welding claw and nut

Finished Product


What my backyard looked like that day

I use to be the first to jump at projects, then i find myself pulling in at 10:00 at night, you know my friend left me this car and it really is one of a kind but it needs some work and Im committing 2 hours a night to it...somehow, someway he is looking down with a smerk, it really is the last thing i need to be doing, Im hoping to have it done by July for a road trip North to Kringle land

BTW, pete, one of your guys build that puller on the clock?

Nick,
I haven't commented on Bill's (skibum) thread because I admire him going to the trouble of building his puller and didn't want to insult him in anyway.

Your profile states you're a engineer so you may appreciate what it sometimes takes to pull a prop off it's taper. (especially if Eric has put it on with his impact wrench!!)

I have never been a fan of "C" clamp type pullers. They really pull from one side and put unequal pressure on the hub. This is especially true after you've used them a couple times and they are stretched out. I'm sure you have a few regular C clamps that have been overloaded!! If you are going to the trouble of making your own puller, take a look at the one I made. I posted it before I believe you became a CCfan'r. You'll notice it's drilled for ether 3 or 4 bolts so it can be used for ether a 3 or 4 blade prop. The "C" puller is however very convenient to use - with mine, you do have to fiddle around with the bolts and the plates.

Thanks.

I have been talking with the Doc.

My house in KY still has not sold. Looks like I'll be heading out there by myself.

Thanks to all.

Bill

Well the boat dr is around there somewhere.

Of course you know you are always welcome and respected here Bill....regardless of present boat choice. Your thread is the book many follow for stringer replacement.

Veterans Day...thanks Skibum!

john

This is the finished product. Well, still needs to be painted or finished somehow.

I welded additional support along the length of the 1/4" weld steel to help reduce twisting.

Anyhow, the cost of materials was well under $20 and it is a quality prop puller.

Like Jetski180 said, you can do this with a C-clamp as well. That is how I made the first ones.

That is a great post on how to make a Prop Puller. I also made a prop puller about a year ago. I found that if you purchase a C-Clamp and put a U-Shaped piece of steel like SkiBum did it works just as well. This will cost a little more than the above Prop Puller but will save you some time too. If you have a Harbor Freight near by you can get a C-Clamp for under $10.00. I will try and post a picture of it shortly.

I happen to have one of these pullers and it works great. Thanks again Bill.

Haven't seen you on much. Where are you now and doing what...if you don't mind me asking.

Any boat plans in the works?

Had a 16 year old once...what a time in life. Glad the wreck wasn't worse.

Take care!

john

Good news is that nobody was injured. Here's a pic.

I always enjoy your work Bill. Seem to be pretty calm about the whole car thing. Perhaps I will be able to maintain my calm by the time my daughter reaches 16.

BKH

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