[C320-list] Prop nut

[Chris Burti]

Tighten first

Thanks, Chris BurtiFrom: Millers
Sent: ‎4/‎22/‎2015 6:00 PM
To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Prop nut
I would try heating the nut some. A bit of expansion would greatly
reduce the break away force.
Art

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> On Apr 22, 2015, at 5:23 PM, "tharrison at innovations-plus.com" <tharrison at innovations-plus.com> wrote:
>
> I just tried to take the prop nut off. Notice I said tried. I just came back from tool store with a 1 1/8 deep socket and a 16 inch bar, 1/2 drive.  This will be my second attempt!
>
> I have put WD40 on the nut.
>
> I did remove the cotter pin.
>
> I have blocked the prop with 6x6and a couple of 2x6's up against the boat bottom.
>
> Before I get all manly (which I am not) and use force on the nut I thought I would ask; " What am I or did I miss in trying to get this nut off"?
>
> Ted
> Hull 424
> Whitby Ontario
>
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