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.
Prop shaft coupler bolt????
If the strut is loosened it is likely to have move enough to warrant an alignment.