Problem installing new prop axle

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   Ok, here's the deal..

The propeller axle loosened from the engine, probably the fastening was worned out.

So we ordered a new axle.

|__ __| A

  |_|B

   |

   | C

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   * D

This is my illustration of the axle and how its fastened to the transmission box, how it looks if you open the engine cover and look down at it.

A is the transmission box

B is the fastening

C is the axle

D is the prop

In A there are two bolts that goes down to fasten the axle. Altough there are no holes in the axle we bought the the bolts can go in to (The old one is messed up soo we cant look there). Are we supposed to drill new holes or doesnt it need to be any?

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rust Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Guest	Post Options Post Reply Quote rust Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Problem installing new prop axle Posted: July-21-2004 at 9:11pm
	Ok, here's the deal.. The propeller axle loosened from the engine, probably the fastening was worned out. So we ordered a new axle. \|__ __\| A \|_\|B \| \| C \| * D This is my illustration of the axle and how its fastened to the transmission box, how it looks if you open the engine cover and look down at it. A is the transmission box B is the fastening C is the axle D is the prop In A there are two bolts that goes down to fasten the axle. Altough there are no holes in the axle we bought the the bolts can go in to (The old one is messed up soo we cant look there). Are we supposed to drill new holes or doesnt it need to be any?

Rick Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: March-03-2004 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 338	Post Options Post Reply Quote Rick Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: July-21-2004 at 10:34pm
	The 2 bolts just hold the shaft into the coupler. You do not need any holes drilled. After you fasten the shaft to the coupler make sure you align it with the transmission. Tryan has posted a great writeup search for alignment
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kenny g Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: December-13-2003 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 318	Post Options Post Reply Quote kenny g Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: July-21-2004 at 11:24pm
	RUST,i'm going to give this my best shot. B is the coupler C is the prop/drive shaft. the coupler is attached to the shaft with 2 set screws and a keyway to keep the coupler from spinning on the shaft.the 2 halves of the coupler are bolted together with 4 bolts and locknuts. BUT this is where engine alignment is critical.0.02 gap,with a feeler gauge between the 2 coupler halves.read engine alignment proceedures on this forum.if the alignment is not exactly correct youll have a lot of vibration in the boat and may damage your new shaft.
	kenny g

David F Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Platinum Member Joined: June-11-2004 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 1770	Post Options Post Reply Quote David F Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: July-22-2004 at 5:34pm
	Rust: I STRONGLY suggest that you dimple the prop shaft to prevent the shaft from pulling out of the coupler when backing down hard. No problem when going forward as the prop shaft is pushed into the coupler. However, when reversing, the prop is trying to pull the shaft out of that coupler. I have seen this happen many times with the end result of a mangled prop when it hits the rudder. Dimpling of the shaft will prevent the shaft from pulling out and NOT weaken the shaft. Make sure you safety wire the set screws so they cannot work loose.

kenny g Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: December-13-2003 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 318	Post Options Post Reply Quote kenny g Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: July-22-2004 at 5:44pm
	thats the best advice i've heard all week !
	kenny g

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