[C320-list] Prop nut

[tharrison at innovations-plus.com]

Thanks everyone. Will try suggestions. 

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> On Apr 22, 2015, at 6:15 PM, Jon Vez <Jonvez at comcast.net> wrote:
> 
> When pulling the prop it's also a good idea to put the prop nut back on loosely. If the prop is on tight, when it breaks free it can pop off with some force and cause injury. The nut only needs to be on a few threads to prevent the prop from flying off...
> 
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>> On Apr 22, 2015, at 6:02 PM, "Jeff Hare" <Catalina at thehares.com> wrote:
>> 
>> Sure,  Take a torch (propane or MAPP gas) and quickly heat the nut and it'll
>> come loose.
>> 
>> Once that's off, a gear puller will be required to remove the prop itself.
>> Put the gear puller on the hub and tighten it down to put a decent amount of
>> tension on the prop.  Assuming the prop doesn't just pop off,  take the
>> torch and heat the hub.  It really should pop loose pretty quickly and
>> effortlessly, especially if you tap the hub lightly with a metal hammer.  If
>> it's really on there tight, put some ice cubes in a baggie and wrap it
>> around the prop hub.  After 10 min or so, remove it and retry the tensioned
>> gear puller / heat on the hub.  
>> 
>> Don't just use the gear puller only, you could cause a bit of damage and
>> really it shouldn't take much once it breaks free.
>> 
>> -Jeff
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: C320-list [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf
>> Of tharrison at innovations-plus.com
>> Sent: Wednesday, April 22, 2015 5:24 PM
>> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
>> Subject: [C320-list] Prop nut
>> 
>> 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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