[C320-list] Prop nut

[tharrison at innovations-plus.com]

Thanks Rick 

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> On Apr 22, 2015, at 8:39 PM, "Rick Sulewski" <rsulewski at bex.net> wrote:
> 
> Ted,
> I have a single prop nut on my boat (hull #277).  To remove the prop I had
> to strike the end of a wrench with a hammer several times to loosen the
> jammed nut against the prop. Be careful to use a closed end wrench or a deep
> socket wrench that provides a stable target to strike the end of the wrench
> and strike the furthest end of the wrench while the transmission is in
> neutral. For me, there was no need to contain or attempt to keep the prop
> from turning.  For me, I just had to reset the prop and wrench to provide
> several high force strikes in order to break the nut free. I reversed the
> process to jam the nut against the prop to ensure the prop was indeed
> reseated on the tapered shaft.
> 
> I second the earlier post indicating the need to keep the loosened nut on
> the end of the shaft when pulling the prop so as to avoid having the prop
> fly off the shaft. When pulling the prop I had to tightened the tool several
> times by striking the wrenches to place pressure on the puller and finally
> just walk away.... and the prop popped off while I waited for the
> tension/pressure to do its work. The prop nut kept the prop from flying off
> the shaft toward the rudder.
> Rick My-Ria 95 320 Hull #277
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: C320-list [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf
> Of Jeff Hare
> Sent: Wednesday, April 22, 2015 6:56 PM
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Prop nut
> 
> Allan, 
> 
> Our boat only had a single large castle nut installed with cotter pin.
> Catalina direct also confirms this was standard...
> http://www.catalinadirect.com/index.cfm/product/1625_844/prop-shaft-castle-n
> ut-34.cfm
> 
> -Jeff
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: C320-list [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf
> Of Allan S Field
> Sent: Wednesday, April 22, 2015 6:46 PM
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Prop nut
> 
> There should be two - one is half-height, the other full-height.  And while
> this sounds counter-intuitive, the half-height nut goes on first against the
> hub.  The half-height nut initially takes the load but when the full-height
> nut is installed, the load is transferred to that one.  See:
> http://www.passagemaker.com/channels/propeller-nut-myth-busting/
> 
> Most very boat I have seen, including my own, had the full-height nut
> installed first.
> 
> 
> -----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 6:34 PM
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Prop nut
> 
> I do not see two nuts. Just one 
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>>> On Apr 22, 2015, at 6:14 PM, "Allan S Field" <allan.field at verizon.net>
>> wrote:
>> 
>> First off, there are 2 nuts plus the cotter pin (or at least, should be).
>> Secondly, you may have to heat the nuts with a MAPP torch (propane 
>> torch probably won't get hot enough) enough to break them free.
>> Third, WD40 will be of no use.  Try PB Blaster and let it soak overnight.
>> 
>> -----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
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>