Prop Restoration
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Category: Repairs and Maintenance
Forum Name: Boat Maintenance
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Printed Date: November-18-2024 at 6:47am
Topic: Prop Restoration
Posted By: vondy
Subject: Prop Restoration
Date Posted: March-03-2010 at 11:11pm
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Are these nicks enough to undergo any type of prop restoration? Could I file them smooth myself? Or should I just let it be?
They are right along the edges. Thanks! 
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Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: March-04-2010 at 9:58am
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David,
A prop shop would be able to fix that prop of yours without and problems. The damage it minimal. Yes for now you can do some light hammering and filing yourself. Give the prop a try when you get the boat done. You may get some vibration and that's the time to see if you want to send it off for a pro repair/balance. ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: FrankT
Date Posted: March-04-2010 at 10:53am
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I agree with Peter, try to tap it back into shape yourself. A hammer and a body iron work best but two hammers will work as well. Do the best you can and then run it. If it vibrates take it off and have someone with more talent.
FYI - I was shocked how much vibration was caused by a very small ding. FrankT |
Posted By: vondy
Date Posted: March-04-2010 at 11:08am
That's what I was told by a family member of mine. He said there was a huge difference in vibration from having his redone. Now I can't say that I have noticed any vibration. Then again, the prop came like this when I got the boat and I don't know otherwise. They are very small dings. ------------- http://correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=4645&sort=&pagenum=1 - 69 Mustang HM |
FrankT wrote:Posted By: Morfoot
Date Posted: March-04-2010 at 11:48am
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David, I agree with Pete and Frank. I've done both and it worked out okay. I have however sent props to Delta Propellors for rework and balance. Quick turn times and reasonably priced. It was about $100 for rework including shipping it back. Give them a call if in doubt. ------------- "Morfoot; He can ski. He can wakeboard.He can cook chicken.He can create his own self-named beverage, & can also apparently fly. A man of many talents."72 Mustang "Kermit",88 SN Miss Scarlett, 99 SN "Sherman" |
Posted By: 79nautique
Date Posted: March-04-2010 at 2:12pm
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I would check and see if there is a local prop shop within driving distance you'll spend less than 50 bucks to get if repaired professionally if you take it in and drop it off. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=756&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1979&yrend=1979 - 79 nautique |
Posted By: vondy
Date Posted: March-04-2010 at 3:02pm
Yeah I found a local shop a few months ago. Thanks for the advice. Just not sure if it's even worth it as small as the damage is. Especially when I don't even have a prop puller. I've also heard of some folks polishing their props. Would that really do much in terms of performance? ------------- http://correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=4645&sort=&pagenum=1 - 69 Mustang HM |
Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: March-04-2010 at 3:15pm
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Id go ahead and touch it up by hand with a few hammers and a file. Dont bother polishing- its a waste of time. After a few hours in the water, it will look you never touched it!
I doubt Id spend the money to get that prop fixed by a pro. Maybe things are different in the midwest, but no prop shops around here will touch it for less than $120-150. Acme and Delta can fix them for just over $100. If you decide you want a perfect prop on the boat, I think you'd be better off buying a new one instead, and keeping this one as your spare. A 12x13 OJ or 12.5x12 Acme would really wake your boat up, and can be had for $275-325. ------------- |
Posted By: Hollywood
Date Posted: March-04-2010 at 3:21pm
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79 hit it right on. A Grant around here, in winter, will get that thing fixed. ------------- |
Posted By: Keeganino
Date Posted: March-04-2010 at 4:05pm
I bought my puller from harbor freight for $14 so don't let that hold you back. Pullers are cheap and easy to use. 8 inch arm puller like this
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Posted By: 79nautique
Date Posted: March-04-2010 at 4:41pm
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If it was me I would double check the shaft alignment make sure it's right where it should be, then run the boat and see if there is a vibration if not keep on boating if there is then get it fixed or replace it with a new one.
I know when delaware propellar in Muncie repitched an old one of mine and fixed a ding in it, I believe it was about 75 bucks out the door but that was several years ago and prices may have changed, they don't have one of those fancy machines that give you the printout after it's done like I've seen Ken post from a prop shop out east. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=756&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1979&yrend=1979 - 79 nautique |
Posted By: 79nautique
Date Posted: March-04-2010 at 4:45pm
you actually don't have to even have a puller if you have zip gun to use, the prop interface isn't any different than a ball joint or tie rod interface. And for those that want to smart off about using the fork style punch in the zip gun to remove them your using the wrong punch and are just destroying the part by not using a flat punch. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=756&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1979&yrend=1979 - 79 nautique |
Posted By: Hollywood
Date Posted: March-04-2010 at 4:49pm
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I never heard of a zip gun, so I googled it.
Came across this!  ------------- |
Posted By: 79nautique
Date Posted: March-04-2010 at 4:58pm
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well I can't see your pic put it's slang for pnuematic hammer. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=756&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1979&yrend=1979 - 79 nautique |
Posted By: vondy
Date Posted: March-04-2010 at 5:55pm
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I actually have the 3 piece set of those harbor freight pullers. Wasn't sure if they would actually be able to grip the prop enough to pull it. I was able to pull my steering wheel with one. Just barely. ------------- http://correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=4645&sort=&pagenum=1 - 69 Mustang HM |
Posted By: SNobsessed
Date Posted: March-04-2010 at 8:42pm
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I use a 3 arm puller like shown above to pull the prop. I just substitute a short screw & nut so it will fit in front of the rudder. Works fine. ------------- “Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.” Ben Franklin |
Posted By: KFD14
Date Posted: March-04-2010 at 10:39pm
I found a cell phone that would fire four rounds  ------------- %20http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=4380" rel="nofollow - 83 2001 SN |
Posted By: p/allen
Date Posted: March-07-2010 at 3:33pm
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I use a three arm puller but I tighten a hose clamp around all three arms so it wont pop off. ------------- Pat http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w146/72ccfan/100_5977-1.jpg - My 72 Skier Rock River Dixon,ILL. |