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Thread: Pulling the Prop
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04-12-2011, 09:37 AM #1
Pulling the Prop
So, after my first weekend out on the boat I need to have my prop repaired. I don't have a prop puller so I may be forced to bring the entire boat up to the prop shop so they can pull the prop for me. Do any of you have a method of removing the prop without the use of a prop puller or prop removal kit?
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04-12-2011, 10:16 AM #2
that is correct Ed... you simply apply heat (propane torch) to the portion of the prop in contact with the shaft and the prop will just slide right off. you will laugh to yourself when you do it because it literately falls right off. this technique is commonly used in large shipyards.
Last edited by bbuhtz; 04-12-2011 at 10:19 AM.
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04-12-2011, 10:23 AM #3
make sure the prop doesn't fall off without someone to grab it or catch it... on my boat usually takes roughly 5 seconds to loosen and come off, so be ready to grab it.
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04-12-2011, 10:30 AM #4
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04-12-2011, 10:37 AM #5
yep heat and some hammer blows to the hub with a piece of wood or cutting board material works everytime. when you reinstall it put it on MUCH looser.
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04-12-2011, 10:52 AM #6Senior Member
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I just pulled my prop off this weekend with a prop puller and it was a pain. The prop puller didn't pull it right off, I had to beat the life out of it. I didn't even think about heating it, but will keep that in mind for next time.
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04-12-2011, 10:58 AM #7
Awesome! Thanks guys! I will see about finding a propane torch.
SOLD! 2011 Mobius LSV 325HP EFI
Digital Cruise Pro, Wakeplate, Kenwood KM550U and KCA-RC107MR x2, Kicker ZXM700.5, Kicker 6.5 Cabins, 10'' Kicker CompVT sub, Wetsounds SYN 4, Wetsounds REV10s, Wetsounds WS420Q, Gravity VI Surf Ballast, Acme 537
Board: '12 LF Harley (Monster) 139
Her Board: '11 Ronix Krush 128
Kids Board: '13 Ronix Vision 120
Skate: LF Faction 44
Surf: LF Custom Quad & XXX
Tow Rig:
2011 Toyota Tundra CrewMax TRD Magnetic Grey
3/1 Truxx Lift, and some other stuff...
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04-12-2011, 11:23 AM #8
Found a torch. Now when I need to put it back on is there any special trick? Do I just slide it on and tighten the nut?
SOLD! 2011 Mobius LSV 325HP EFI
Digital Cruise Pro, Wakeplate, Kenwood KM550U and KCA-RC107MR x2, Kicker ZXM700.5, Kicker 6.5 Cabins, 10'' Kicker CompVT sub, Wetsounds SYN 4, Wetsounds REV10s, Wetsounds WS420Q, Gravity VI Surf Ballast, Acme 537
Board: '12 LF Harley (Monster) 139
Her Board: '11 Ronix Krush 128
Kids Board: '13 Ronix Vision 120
Skate: LF Faction 44
Surf: LF Custom Quad & XXX
Tow Rig:
2011 Toyota Tundra CrewMax TRD Magnetic Grey
3/1 Truxx Lift, and some other stuff...
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04-12-2011, 11:41 AM #9
yep. just dont over tighten the nut! for next time
get it to were the prop is all the way on the shaft and seated. then screw the nut on until it just touches. then only give it another 360 spin or two then put the cotter pin on. this will make it easy to take off next time. the prop and shaft is keyed so it cannon spin and tightness is not needed.
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04-12-2011, 12:29 PM #10
Heat the side closest to the strut, a large open end wrench on the prop hub and a few taps should pop it off if the heat doesn't do it by itself. I wouldn't hit too hard either shaft or prop hub as your putting strain on Vdrive or tranny
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