Wanted: your bent 1" driveshaft

Tim

I used to store my props in boxes, but was taking too much shelf space. Last year I cut lengths of 1/2" thread-all and welded the "thread-all studs" on a pc of strap steel. Each stud holds up to three props. I lagged the strap steel to the header above a closet opening where my furnace is. I mark the size/pitch on each prop. Now it is easy to see, and get to any of them.




I could put washers and nuts on the exposed threads to keep them from falling, but have never had a problem.

62 wood wrote: Tim I used to store my props in boxes, but was taking too much shelf space. Last year I cut lengths of 1/2" thread-all and welded the "thread-all studs" on a pc of strap steel. Each stud holds up to three props. I lagged the strap steel to the header above a closet opening where my furnace is. I mark the size/pitch on each prop. Now it is easy to see, and get to any of them. I could put washers and nuts on the exposed threads to keep them from falling, but have never had a problem.

Steve!!! Do you work for the "pickers" on the side?? Or are some of those props low pitch when you were trying to get the revs up on the 6?

8122pbrainard wrote: Jllogan wrote: well the coupling isnt hooked up to the tranny so I dont think it would be affecting its rotation would it. Better get the feeler gauge out or better yet the dial indicator and go through the alignment procedure. Does the shaft/coupling show any signs of fretting? If you loosen the set screw on the coupling, is there any play?

I dknow, Ill check it. It does show signs of someone beating the crucified out of it to get it off, the bottom of the coupling has several large dents on the lip, indicating less than meticulous care.

A tight hole with a dry rubber often causes drag

Tim, thanks for sharing- Ill have to check it out later (cant see Photobucket from work).