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bsucics 
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 Topic: prop shaft couplerPosted: May-17-2007 at 1:36pm |
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Won't budge...any good tricks for breaking apart this rusty mess (and cleaning up)?
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Posted: May-17-2007 at 2:56pm |
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Did you try anything like gibbs or pBblaster???
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Posted: May-17-2007 at 3:39pm |
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Might have to remove the bolts first....
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eric lavine
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Posted: May-17-2007 at 5:42pm |
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I was thinking the bolts too...dont use a torch you'll catch the boat on fire, I hope there is a better reason for taking it apart then to clean it... good time to check the alignment
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Posted: May-17-2007 at 5:51pm |
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I think it looks pretty clean like it is - but I live on the salt water so what do I know about clean...
Here's a dangerous tip, and if you get hurt I am not the one who suggested this - it is some stranger using my computer: Run the boat at idle in gear and hold a wire brush on the coupling. Be sure to tie your hair back first (if you have long hair). If you are short on time run the boat up to 5000RPMs when doing this. Disclaimer: I am not an expert and I do not know what I am talking about. |
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eric lavine
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Posted: May-17-2007 at 6:05pm |
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we'll tell the legal team, Jim told him to do it,
we were just talking about a guy 2 days ago who got his hair caught in a lathe and it scalped him. actually i would do the same |
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GottaSki
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Posted: May-17-2007 at 7:22pm |
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Seen woise...
Try a rubber deadblow hammer else Remove the bolts, lower the front engine mounts one turn exactly, and turn the prop, put the engine back. |
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bsucics
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Posted: May-17-2007 at 8:42pm |
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Nice Jim! Actually the purpose was to check the alignment. I had a decent amount of vibration last year. I know the prop was part of the problem - that is now fixed. I haven't been on the water yet this year so I'm not sure that cleared it up. Thanks for the tips.
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Jim_In_Houston
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Posted: May-18-2007 at 12:30am |
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I hope everyone knows I was kidding. It's my perverted form of humor. Please do not get in there with a wire brush while that shaft is spinning. You could lose a finger or worse...
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Posted: May-21-2007 at 8:59am |
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When I pull that off the first time I always index the shaft on the coupler and face the coupler on the lathe. Unless you know the coupler and the shaft are perfect there is no use trying to line it up. Use lots of antiseize when you put it back together.
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David F
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Posted: May-22-2007 at 10:29am |
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I have not tried this...but...what about loosening the bolts, launch the boat and hit reverse hard? the torque and pull of the prop should break it loose...maybe....
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Posted: May-22-2007 at 11:12am |
I'd be afraid the prop would continue back right into the rudder, unless the collar is set properly on the shaft. Either way, with all due respect, I'd have to say this is probably a pretty bad idea. |
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David F
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Posted: May-22-2007 at 11:44am |
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Well, I said loosen the bolts, not remove them. The bolts still being in place would prevent the prop from hitting the rudder.
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