[C320-list] Prop nut

[Allan S Field]

Yeah, I saw that bit about torqueing.  I did not use a torque wrench when
putting the prop back together so have no idea what the specs would be.  I
am surprised that was not part of the article...

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From: C320-list [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf
Of tharrison at innovations-plus.com
Sent: Wednesday, April 22, 2015 10:01 PM
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Subject: Re: [C320-list] Prop nut

Thanks for the link. 

When re- installing it states to torque the nut. What measure do you torque
to? 

Do you apply lanocote to the shalt and threads? 

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> On Apr 22, 2015, at 8:33 PM, "Allan S Field" <allan.field at verizon.net>
wrote:
> 
> Jeff - Very weird.  We are one hull apart and mine came with 2 nuts 
> (just installed wrong).  I am fairly certain that the original prop on 
> Sea Shadow came from Michigan Propeller.  I went out to their website 
> and looked at their install guide.  The picture shows 2 nuts with the 
> half-height going on first.  But the description states, " Install the 
> torque jam nut also, if your shaft is so equipped."  Makes me wonder if we
have different shafts?
> At the end of the day, my advice is that if the boat comes with 2 
> nuts, the half-height goes on first.  Should there be 2 nuts?  I can't 
> answer that one...
> 
> http://www.miwheel.com/uploads/resources/Inboard_Installation_Process.
> pdf
> 
> Allan
> -----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-ca
> stle-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
>