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Thread: Installation of an OJ 3-Blade
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04-17-2010, 07:54 PM #1
Installation of an OJ 3-Blade
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So my dealer took off the Johnson prop at winterization and I had it tuned. I'm going to put it back on and never have removed or installed a prop. myself.
Is there any precautions I need to take?
I'm assuming the propeller stamp faces the back of the boat on the shaft??
Thanx
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04-17-2010, 08:10 PM #2Senior Member
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The prop shaft is tapered you cannot put it on wrong. Look else where on the boards for the prop tests and someone has a nice picture of the tools, including a chunk of wood you will need to keep the propeller from turning when you tighten it up.
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04-17-2010, 11:01 PM #3
Thanks Zegm.
Checked out the thread and photo.
Worked like a charm
I think I'll have to invest in a prop puller for this fall when I go to take it off!
-OR- in the event I need to put a spare on during the season (knock on wood). Let's hope not
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04-17-2010, 11:10 PM #4Senior Member
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Hey no problem. On my old ski boat it just had a castle type lock nut where you use a cotter pin. Once you pulled the cotter pin and loosened the nut you could turn it by hand and a little tap with the hammer and the prop just "dinged" off. This new Moomba uses these plastic lock nuts so a good 1/2 drive ratchet really helps and you will almost always need a puller. Luckily my local Ski Natique dealer trust me with his tools and lets me borrow them when needed. Heck he even gave my son some free gloves last week, well they were from his daughter who is like ranked in the top 3 of high school slalom skiers in Florida. Look up Monica Seals!
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04-18-2010, 05:13 PM #5
Thanks Ed. I was looking at getting a kit end of last year so I'll just have to bite the bullet and buy it here soon
I just put my prop on yesterday and could a swore it was 1 1/16" size socket though?
2007 Moomba Outback - going, going, GONE
2015 "NOT A MOOMBA"
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04-18-2010, 05:19 PM #6
I'll double check mine too!
2007 Moomba Outback - going, going, GONE
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04-19-2010, 01:20 AM #7
I checked again and mine is 1 1/16" or 27mm. But the 1 1/16" is tighter and less play. 1 1/8" is way to big for my nylon locking nut??
Could it have something to do with my boat being an Outback and not LSV?
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04-19-2010, 07:00 AM #8Senior Member
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Not sure about what the DD and VD use but I know there are 2 popular diameter prop shafts out there, 1" and 1 1/8". This could explain the differences.
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04-20-2010, 03:12 PM #9
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04-20-2010, 03:14 PM #10