Shaft log question?
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Topic: Shaft log question?
Posted By: 62 wood
Subject: Shaft log question?
Date Posted: March-14-2010 at 9:18pm
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I was hoping to change the prop shaft in my Higgins from the original 7/8" Dia. to a 1" to be able to get props easier.
I have a shaft log from another Higgins that had a 1" prop shaft. I tried putting that log in this afternoon to find out it is about a degree off from the original, so the center line wont line up with the strut. (the original is around 15 degrees, the replacement is around 16.) The I.S. Dia. of this log is around 1 3/4". The original is only around 1 1/2". I dont think the 1" shaft will have much clearance in the original log so, right now Im thinking that Im probably stuck with using the original 7/8" shaft. Any thoughts or ideas? ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1117&sort=&pagenum=6" rel="nofollow - 64 American Skier 62 Classic.. 73 Ski Nautique |
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Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: March-14-2010 at 10:01pm
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Steve,
Yes, the good boat doc had a similar problem with his Dart. He was constantly grinding brass off his stuffing box. Turns out the good old guys (the ones with the "finish hatchets") in the factory screwed it up - the strut and log angles were different!!! Here's the fix: Figure out how far the front of the log or rear needs to be raised to match the 1 degree difference. Mix up a epoxy with a high strength filler and lay a layer of it on a flat surface with plastic wrap under it. Take the log with plastic wrap under it and press it into the epoxy at the new angle. Let it set up, trim, drill the holes and you will now have a "log adapter wedge". 5200 both sides of the wedge and screw in place. A good method of getting the log in the correct spot is to make a shaft to log spacer. Slip it over the shaft and into the log. Slide the log down the shaft till it's flange is sitting on the inner keel. ------------- /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: DrCC
Date Posted: March-14-2010 at 11:01pm
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62, I have a 17 degree. It's 1 3/4" O.D.
came out of the mustang. few $ over shipping. AT |
Posted By: DrCC
Date Posted: March-15-2010 at 1:46am
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went and actually measured: 1 5/8" O.D. both, log and stuffing box.
(their idea of 1 1/2") I'll toss in a "new" Vulco hose. AT |
Posted By: MartyMabe
Date Posted: March-15-2010 at 1:50am
Again, Mr. Al what don't you have 
Oh, I know a steering wheel or a flag staff  ------------- 66 Skylark http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5041" rel="nofollow - 93 SN If you're not living in NC, you're just camping out! |
Posted By: DrCC
Date Posted: March-15-2010 at 2:03am
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Marty, Hopefully, soon, I won't have a "Bearclaw"
AT |
Posted By: DrCC
Date Posted: March-16-2010 at 2:12am
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Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: March-16-2010 at 9:13am
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Steve,
You can't put that log on your Higgins. It says Correct Craft on it!!!  ------------- /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: 62 wood
Date Posted: March-16-2010 at 12:21pm
Maybe somethimg will go together right then? ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1117&sort=&pagenum=6" rel="nofollow - 64 American Skier 62 Classic.. 73 Ski Nautique |
8122pbrainard wrote:Posted By: 62 wood
Date Posted: March-17-2010 at 3:28am
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Al, what would you want for the setup in the pic, with shipping? ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1117&sort=&pagenum=6" rel="nofollow - 64 American Skier 62 Classic.. 73 Ski Nautique |