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| Author: | Da-Cajun-Angla [ Wed Aug 12, 2009 1:43 pm ] |
| Post subject: | removing prop...kinda stuck...any advice? |
what can i put on the propeller itself to get it off? i have a big pipe wrench and some cheaters...but that sob's on there good! |
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| Author: | Gigafowl [ Wed Aug 12, 2009 2:39 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: removing prop...kinda stuck...any advice? |
I always put a pipe wrench on the shaft at the top to secure it... Then used a 2x4 3 to 4 foot long wedged between the blades for torque - you might need to notch the 2x4 to clear the shaft center... With a 2x4 as a cushion between prop and hammer - whack it a few times with a small nailing hammer to help it break free.... If you have to - propane torch - put enough heat on the center hub to cause your spit to boil - not explode - then heave-ho on the 2x4... Excessive heat is bad for everything and a last resort.... Use grease when you reassemble.... |
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| Author: | backwaterballer [ Wed Aug 12, 2009 3:03 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: removing prop...kinda stuck...any advice? |
That's how mine was when I first took it off. I used a big pipe wrench fought it for like two hours before I got it off just spray some good penetrating oil and start fightin it. When you put it back on tighten it all the way up then back it off about a 1/4 turn and you won't have that problem anymore. |
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| Author: | lparrish [ Wed Aug 12, 2009 5:22 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: removing prop...kinda stuck...any advice? |
If the prop is worn out the shaft probally has alot of wear on it also (cracked, bent, ect.). I would change both the shaft and prop then you don't have to worry about getting the old prop off. |
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| Author: | Da-Cajun-Angla [ Wed Aug 12, 2009 10:53 pm ] |
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| Author: | bull_sprig [ Thu Aug 13, 2009 11:26 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: removing prop...kinda stuck...any advice? |
when i changed mine out to a new prop, i worked on it for days, heating it spraying oil on it and had a pipe wrench with about a 4' cheater, there was too much torsion in the shaft. i had to pull the shaft, put it in a vise at work, it took a 48" pipe wrench me and my buddy (370#) about an hour to work it off. surprisingly, the threads on the shaft didn't gall, nor did the threads in the prop. ran a tap and die over them to be sure, everythings good now. if you can pull the shaft and place it in a vise, that would be my thinking, just make sure the jaws on the vise dont slip, i had to do some dressing on the shaft with some fine grit emerycloth. |
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| Author: | DENNYEDWARDS [ Fri Oct 02, 2009 4:47 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: removing prop...kinda stuck...any advice? |
We made a tool out of a piece of 1 1/4" x 1/4" flat stock with a 13/16" hole drilled in it about 4" back from end , to go over shaft and through blades. Flat stock is about 4' long. You can put 1 1/2 pipe over end of it for cheater. Be careful, could be dangerous if shaft breaks or universal joint breaks or shears key. |
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| Author: | WestEndAngler [ Fri Oct 02, 2009 5:06 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: removing prop...kinda stuck...any advice? |
I just changed mine... Had to use wrench and 2x4 to turn it beat the you know what out of it slowly turning the nut... I had limited tools next time I will have giga's setup... not a bad idea to knotch a 2x4 to hold the propeller usually when you take them off they are worn down and sharp! I'd wear gloves... my hands are still healing 
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| Author: | WBG444 [ Fri Oct 02, 2009 5:29 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: removing prop...kinda stuck...any advice? |
If your prop is worn to the point of no return…I would just pull the whole shaft out and throw it all away…a new shaft is only like $50…that’s what I did. I worked on mine For Ever! Never got that thing to move…and the way I figure it…two weeks of jacking with the dam thing, and about 5 hours total, heating, twisting, cussing, and praying…its not worth my time…so I called Go-Devil and they told me to Chunk It All and they sent me a new shaft, seals, prop, nuts and washers… |
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| Author: | mcnemar1982 [ Fri Oct 02, 2009 8:11 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: removing prop...kinda stuck...any advice? |
Just changed mine 20min ago. FREEZE OFF!!!!! Go get some. I had a friend holding a pipe wrench an the back nut and I had a 2x4 and hammer beating on it and nothing, so I got the old trusty freeze off and sprayed it on for 45sec and with one hit of da hammer it started spinning off. That stuff works! I use it all da time yea. 
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| Author: | WBG444 [ Fri Oct 02, 2009 8:14 pm ] |
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| Author: | mcnemar1982 [ Fri Oct 02, 2009 8:20 pm ] |
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| Author: | WBG444 [ Fri Oct 02, 2009 8:22 pm ] |
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| Author: | mcnemar1982 [ Fri Oct 02, 2009 8:24 pm ] |
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| Author: | lm42079 [ Fri Oct 02, 2009 8:35 pm ] |
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| Author: | lngtail24 [ Wed Oct 07, 2009 8:29 pm ] |
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i would highly recommend anti-seeze when removing and putting back on. you can get it at any auto parts store, its a graphite lubricant you apply it with a brush, that is attatched to the lid and it works wonderful and helps to prevent the prop and prop nut from seezing up again |
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| Author: | kibb [ Thu Oct 08, 2009 7:33 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: removing prop...kinda stuck...any advice? |
I use LPS Nickel Anti-Seize. It has higher washout resistance. |
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| Author: | kibb [ Thu Oct 08, 2009 7:47 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: removing prop...kinda stuck...any advice? |
You could make yourself a prop tool with a nut, piece of pipe, and two pieces of flatbar. Weld a nut onto a piece of pipe that will fit over the shaft. Weld the flatbar to the pipe, one on each side facing counter-clockwise when looking at the nut. When you slide the pipe over the shaft and rotate it CC the flatbars should fit against the backside of the blades. Stick a rod through the u-joint to stop the shaft from turning. Make sure the rod is not on the same side of the cross as the zerk is. Put a socket and impact on it and it will come right off. |
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| Author: | kibb [ Thu Oct 08, 2009 7:49 pm ] |
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