the bolt at the very end of the transmision keep losing after a few days of sailing. i have a H41 with a fixed prop, and around 3 knots speed my shaft is turning very hard. i read my transmission will break if i put the reverse on so the shaft is not turning. please any suggestion will help me take a decision, maybe i will try red loctite on the tread or buy a shaft locker? were?
Kanzaki trans problems please help
- Thread starter Valerio
- Start date
Could you be more specific about which bolt? A bolt holding the transmission to the engine? A bolt attaching the flange and shaft to the transmission?
jssailem
SBO Weather and Forecasting Forum Jim & John
- Oct 22, 2014
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Hi Valerlo.
Post a picture of the problem. It might give us some clues as to how to help you.
On the other hand I'll give you some guesses... locktite or a lock washer or a lock nut might be an answer.
Post a picture of the problem. It might give us some clues as to how to help you.
On the other hand I'll give you some guesses... locktite or a lock washer or a lock nut might be an answer.
I believe mine are safety wired if it's the bolts from flange to shaft, similar to that seen below?
Possible issues:
Stripped bolt or nut: Replace them.
Add a split lock washer
Engine and transmission are not aligned
Shaft is bent causing excessive vibration loosening nuts and bolts.
To stop the prop from spinning shut down the engine while in gear, then shift to neutral. With the engine stopped and in gear the prop will not spin, don't leave it that way. Shift into neutral.
Another option is to get a feathering or folding prop.
@Valerio , there seems to be a problem with your Spanish to English translation, but believe me, you don't want to hear my English to Spanish translation. Muy malo.
If you can post a picture of the loose bolt (or nut) I will label the parts so we are both using the same names and life will become much easier. Are you separating the flanges every few days to see this loosened bolt (or nut) ?
