Prop nyloc nut?
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Printed Date: November-17-2024 at 5:58am
Topic: Prop nyloc nut?
Posted By: mbshaw88
Subject: Prop nyloc nut?
Date Posted: June-11-2015 at 3:38pm
I'm putting on my new ACME 540 prop soon and noticed other boats have a drilled shaft. for a cotter pin. Mine is just a brass nyloc type, Is there something I can do for a fail-safe so I don't lose this new prop? http://www.correctcraftfan.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35552" rel="nofollow - BTW already matched the taper |
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Posted By: Fl Inboards
Date Posted: June-11-2015 at 4:12pm
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Once you pull that nut off you will probably find that the shaft is drilled and initially had a castle nut and cotter pin.. Just a observation from finding that same setup on other older Correct Crafts. ------------- Hobby Boats can be expensive when the hobbyist is limited on their own skill and expertise. 1993 Shamrock "fat" 20. 2008 Nautique 196 5.0 |
Posted By: mbshaw88
Date Posted: June-11-2015 at 4:23pm
| I took the nut and prop off a while ago and there wasn't a hole in the shaft either. But after looking on the Skidim site today, they actually recommend the nyloc nut over the castle nut. So i guess I'm ok |
Posted By: SNobsessed
Date Posted: June-11-2015 at 8:32pm
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Lapping the prop to shaft well is the best insurance against it falling off. If the tapers match well, a puller is the only way it will come off. ------------- “Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.” Ben Franklin |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: June-11-2015 at 8:39pm
Correct. I've mentioned it before that I have seen boats without nuts and the prop was still on! The nylock is fine and does add insurance. They say you are only supposed to use them once so if it goes on easy, you may want to get a new one. Yes, do lap on the new prop. ------------- /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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