Prop shaft coupler bolt????
I spent a good couple hours trying to get my prop shaft coupler bolt out and could not get it to loosen?
I was cranking on it both directions and al it was doing was torquing the shaft....When I pushed the shaft back up to put a couple bolts in to hold it now the coupler and tranny plate are about 1/4 inch offset....Did I bend my prop shaft trying to get the nut off?
I backed out the set screw but could not get the bolt to loosen....Is it a reverse rotation nut? Think its a bad idea to hit it with an air ratchet?
I'm replacing my dripless packing seal that was a steady stream. Think it could have gotten hot enough to "stick" the nut and coupler/shaft together.......HELP
Thanks guys
Hillbilly
Prop shaft coupler bolt????
I was not able to separate the shaft and coupler in the boat.
I took out the entire shaft and took it to Elbert's (marine shaft shop). He got it loose in about a minute.
If you think your shaft is bent get it checked before you reattach.
Prop shaft coupler bolt????
I had to pull the v-drive to remove the shaft assembly. It was much easier than fighting the shaft in place for me.