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06-26-2012, 10:02 AM #1
Prop stuck
Ok has anybody ever had there prop stuck on the driveshaft? The p/o had a stainless prop on the boat and I assume it has been on there forever. I have a puller on it, heated the prop with a torch and hit it with a brass punch. I cannot get the thing to budge. Right now I am soaking it with penetrating oil. Any other ideas??
-Mark
14 Mojo - 72 hours and growing
02 Mobius LSV ---- Sold and always will be remembered as the one that started it all.
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06-26-2012, 10:35 AM #2
I think you have the options covered.
2018 Max with a little extra weight here and there
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06-26-2012, 10:56 AM #3
That's not what I wanted to hear.
-Mark
14 Mojo - 72 hours and growing
02 Mobius LSV ---- Sold and always will be remembered as the one that started it all.
"Hey you only live once"
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06-26-2012, 11:48 AM #4
Options
1) Get a bigger hammer...
2) Go find a submerged rock or log at about 10-20mph.
Seriously - if it's stainless it should stand up to a few good hammer blows way better than brass.
Tried tapping/hitting around the sides vs. just on the end?So when is this "old enough to know better" supposed to kick in?
2001 MobiusV - Slightly Modified...
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06-26-2012, 12:01 PM #5
Being stainless it might take more heat applied to get it to swell any. Let the penetrating oil sit for awhile and keep at it, keep pressure applied to the puller and tap in different spots around the base of the prop. I used a 1 inch diameter hardwood dowel and a rubber mallet to hit the back of the prop hub when I swapped my prop out after buggering up the stock OJ...
Kraig - 2010 Outback V
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06-26-2012, 12:31 PM #6
Do as the above say, but get a chunk of 2x4 and a 5lb hammer. Then tap it lightly, all around the edges. The 5lb will make the hits more centered and carry the force right threw the prop.
once you remove it, use a little stainless anti seize on the drive shaft.Malo <--- Means--Evil or Mean One. This explains a lot.
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