Pulling a Prop
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Topic: Pulling a Prop
Posted By: Jim_In_Houston
Subject: Pulling a Prop
Date Posted: September-08-2004 at 12:03am
| I seem to have a vibration in my newly acquired 1968 Mustang and the engine tops out at about 4000 RPM. When flushing the engine on my trailer it appears the prop shaft may be bent. I know how to use a dial indicator and I have no problem making dial indicator measurements but I just want to ask: Am I going to need a special tool to pull off my prop? Will a tap on the front of the prop with a hammer and drift knock the prop off? Can I expect the prop to come off easily? When I unbolt the shaft coupling will the prop shaft slide out easliy? I just don't know what I am getting into or what to expect. -jim |
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Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: September-08-2004 at 12:36am
| Yes, it is possible to get the prop off without a puller, but save yourself alot of trouble and grief, buy or borrow a puller. It makes life alot easier. You wont have to worry about making any more problems with one. Otherwise get a nice rubber mallet and be prepared to work a little. Good Luck! |
Posted By: Jim_In_Houston
Date Posted: September-08-2004 at 2:05am
| Thanks for the advice. After thinking about it, I figure I will have to check the shaft everytime I hit ground with the prop - so I'm going to check Ebay for a puller... Thanks again. |
Posted By: Rick
Date Posted: September-08-2004 at 3:58am
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WEst Marine and Discount Inboard both have pullers for about 70.00. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=250&yrstart=1996&yrend=2000%20" rel="nofollow - 2000 Ski |
Posted By: David F
Date Posted: September-08-2004 at 2:32pm
You plan on hitting ground a lot 
To answer your other questions, yes the shaft is relatively easy to pull after you loosen the packing nut on the through hull fitting (forgot proper terminology) and loosen the set screws at the hub fitting. The rudder is offset so it will slip past. If you replace the shaft, I suggest you dimple the new shaft at the set screws to prevent the shaft from backing out on its own when you back the boat down hard. It is not a pretty sight when the prop hits the rudder. |
Jim_In_Houston wrote:Posted By: stang72
Date Posted: September-12-2004 at 8:31pm
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Jim,
If you try getting the prop off without a puller, be sure to keep the nut on with just a little room for the prop to move back...it can fly off to the ground once it gives. I have removed some tight fitted props with a hard wood block, hammer and a little heat.carefull with the heat! Of course...much easier with a puller and you will use it more than once! Best of luck! Gary ------------- stang Face plants are not that funny when it's you face! http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/images/3720/photo1.jpg" rel="nofollow - The Super Air |