[C320-list] prop install

jonvez at comcast.net jonvez at comcast.net
Mon Mar 27 04:11:10 PST 2006 

For those of you upgrading to the Autoprop, you will also have to alter your prop strut. You will need to grind a notch to provide clearance for the 360 turning radius of the blades. This is not hard, but make sure you have enough clearance! You will love the AP!!

Regards,

Jon Vez
Solstice #582
Boston, MA

-------------- Original message -------------- 
From: "Robert E. Sloat" <resloat at comcast.net> 

> Russ-I also bought an Autoprop which is arriving in early April. The 
> website for the dealer has installation instructions which are very easy. 
> Take off the old prop, slide on the new AutoProp without the key in the 
> keyway and mark forward motion, put the key on and then slide on the prop 
> making sure it goes as far the mark and if so tighten the nut and then screw 
> in the retaining screw to keep the nut from working loose. 
> 
> I have the OEM 3 blade prop and last fall after 4 seasons since launch of 
> the new boat the prop came off very easily with one of my larger automotive 
> gear pullers. The gear puller is large enough to rest on the end of the 
> prop shaft and its fingers reach between two of the prop blades to the 
> forward part of the prop and a few twists of the puller and the prop is off. 
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Russell Monaco" 
> To: "C320-List" 
> Sent: Friday, March 24, 2006 10:47 AM 
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] prop install 
> 
> 
> my new Autoprop is to arrive in the next few days, so I have read this 
> thread with much interest. Anymore tips out there? Any tips on 
> installation of the Autoporp specifically? 
> 
> Peter Clancy wrote: Mike: 
> 
> I removed my 2-blade factory prop and installed the 2-blade Gori folder a 
> couple of years ago. Gori's instructions are clear and easy to follow 
> although I took a couple of extra steps. 
> 
> You will need a prop puller to get the old prop off. It's a simple device 
> which you may be able to borrow or rent from your boatyard. My prop came off 
> without too much effort. You'll need to attach and tighten down the puller 
> to the shaft and prop. Then tap the end of the puller with a hammer. If it 
> doesn't loosen, tighten the puller a little more and tap,tap again. Repeat 
> if necessary. It will eventually break the prop loose. 
> 
> I cleaned the exposed prop shaft and polished it with a fine emery cloth. 
> Get some valve grinding compound from an auto parts store and apply it 
> uniformly to the cleaned shaft. Seat the new prop firmly on the shaft 
> (without the key) and rotate it by hand around the fixed shaft. If there's 
> not a perfect mating of the prop to the shaft, you'll feel unevenness as you 
> turn the prop. If this happens, keep turning the prop by hand until the 
> valve compound takes down any high spots. It will finally turn smoothly. 
> Clean the shaft and prop ID. Place the prop back firmly on the shaft without 
> the key in place. Use a felt tip pen or dark pencil to mark the exact spot 
> on the shaft where the end of the prop is seated (strut end of the prop). 
> When you re-seat the prop with the key in place, the prop must return to the 
> spot you marked. If not, the key isn't seated correctly or is jammed in the 
> slot and should be re-positioned. Once done, you can follow the Gori 
> instructions to complete the 
> installation. It was fairly easy considering it was my first time doing it. 
> 
> That shiny new Gori 2-blade folder looks like a piece of art sitting on the 
> end of the shaft. Now if we could just find a way to keep it looking brand 
> new underwater. Call me if I can be of any further help. 
> 
> 
> Peter Clancy 
> AROBAN C320 #222 
> Miami, FL 
> 
> (305) 968-3140 Cell 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: Lachance, Michael B (ISD, IT) 
> To: C320-List at catalina320.com 
> Sent: Friday, March 24, 2006 7:58 AM 
> Subject: [C320-list] prop install 
> 
> 
> After much research I bought the two blade Gori. Now it's time to install 
> it. I have never installed a prop before, but I can certainly read and 
> follow Gori's instructions. My questions: Will I have any difficiculty 
> removing the old prop? I'm not that naïve to think if I just loosen the nut 
> holding it onto the shaft the prop will just slide off so what sort of tools 
> should I bring with me to the boat tomorrow morning? Also I have read about 
> 'prop-pullers' in past posts. Do I really need a prop puller, will I need to 
> make one, anyone have a picture? Any and all advice will be appreciated. 
> Thanks in advance 
> Mike 
> Seychelle, #141 
> 
> 
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