Prop taper fit ok?
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Topic: Prop taper fit ok?
Posted By: mbshaw88
Subject: Prop taper fit ok?
Date Posted: March-16-2015 at 3:58pm
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ACME 540 on a '82SN. Picture taken after 20 turns of valve compound. I'm seeing the rotation marks along the entire taper length, but it seems to be a little darker near the end. This is my first time fitting a prop so I want to make sure it's done correctly. Do I need a few more rotations with the compound or is it ok? 
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Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: March-16-2015 at 7:33pm
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Keep going! Notice the real high spot at the forward end of the taper. The blue should be even fore to aft. I also recommend some finer lapping compound. ------------- /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: mbshaw88
Date Posted: March-16-2015 at 9:10pm
| Ok I'll give it another go tomorrow. Appreciate the response! |
Posted By: SNobsessed
Date Posted: March-17-2015 at 1:26pm
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What does the inside of the prop bore look like? You want at least 80 % of the ID to clean up. ------------- “Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.” Ben Franklin |
Posted By: mbshaw88
Date Posted: March-18-2015 at 10:53am
| After using the compound again, the prop bore has a smooth lapped finish through the entire length. |
Posted By: SNobsessed
Date Posted: March-18-2015 at 12:18pm
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Your good to go! ------------- “Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.” Ben Franklin |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: March-18-2015 at 7:44pm
Considering how fat off the taper fit was, I suggest checking with the Prussian blue again. ------------- /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 < |
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