[C320-list] Prop nut

[Joe Abbagnaro]

HI

Add leverage if you are having a hard time breaking the nut  loose add a 3
to 4 foot pipe to your 16 inch bar
Make sure the bar and socket are high quality. Also I would use a 6 point
socket.
I would not block the prop against the boat bottom.  I would get a 4x4 or
4x6 and go from the ground up to the bottom of the prop.
Although the better way would be to slip a box wrench over the inner nut
add a pipe to this that is long enough to reach
the ground while you try to free the outer nut.
Some heat on the outer nut might also help.

Good luck

On Thu, Apr 23, 2015 at 9:37 AM, Doug Treff <doug at treff.us> wrote:

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> Everything you ever wanted to know about pulling the propeller and more
> - right here:
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> http://www.passagemaker.com/articles/technical/running-gear/the-nuts-and-bolts-of-propellers-part-2/
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> Good luck - and let us know how it went!
>
> ---
> Doug Treff
> doug at treff.us
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> On 2015-04-22 17:23, tharrison at innovations-plus.com wrote:
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> > 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
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>