[C320-list] Changing the prop in cold weather

[Jon Vez]

This is the device I was referring to. I guess it goes by many names...

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On Jan 2, 2013, at 2:36 PM, Jeff Hare <catalina at thehares.com> wrote:

> I believe I just use a large automotive 3 jaw gear puller.  Cost me 20 bucks or so and worked just fine.  
> 
> Put the gear puller on and tightened it up with a decent amount of force.  Then with the torch heating the prop hub, I kept tapping the hub with a hammer gently untill it popped free.  Quick process.
> 
> Jeff
> 
> Fred LEcuyer <fred.lecuyer at live.com> wrote:
> 
>> Thanks Jon!
>> 
>> Based on your comment about "cause injury". I'm glad it didn't come off
>> yesterday because weren't careful about being behind the prop.
>> 
>> Did you loosen the key first? In which direction?
>> 
>> Good tip about Auto Zone rentals. I had forgotten them.
>> 
>> Fred
>> 
>>> From: jonvez at comcast.net
>>> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
>>> Date: Wed, 2 Jan 2013 12:13:18 -0500
>>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Changing the prop in cold weather
>>> 
>>> Fred,
>>> 
>>> Yes, the key stays in place until the prop is off.
>>> 
>>> You can use a wheel or hub puller. Although I've used the
>> association's prop
>>> puller in the past, this time around I used a hub/wheel puller. We
>> did my
>>> boat, a Jeanneau with a Flexo-fold, and a Catalina 30 the same day
>> with said
>>> hub puller. You can get one relatively cheaply at your local Auto
>> Zone or
>>> similar. Make sure it has 3 legs and the jaws will reach at least 7".
>>> 
>>> The advice a previous post mentioned regarding keeping the nut on the
>> shaft