Folding prop
- Thread starter Cederholm
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Once separated, have the prop refurbished, it will make a world of difference in its performance.
jssailem
SBO Weather and Forecasting Forum Jim & John
- Oct 22, 2014
- 22,105
If your going to take the prop in to be serviced, why not take it as is and let the shop do all the work.
Looks like an Eliptec Folding Prop
Looks like an Eliptec Folding Prop
We had a prop like that for 24 years on our last boat. Worked beautifully after being sent to Martec for refurbishing.
jssailem
SBO Weather and Forecasting Forum Jim & John
- Oct 22, 2014
- 22,105
It would be difficult to service the prop yourself. Part of the service is to fill and re-drill the holes for the pivot bolts and to add more bronze to the worn areas. Mechanically these are really simple props, however, over time the opening of the props causes wear on the hub and on each blade where it mates to the hub. The wear affects the blade angle, so they will open more than 90° and resist opening in reverse.
Like @PaulK we had on on a prior boat and it worked well and was low maintenance. I had the boat for 13 years and sent the prop in to be serviced once when the boat was about 25 years old. It was probably the first time it was ever serviced.
The square drive between the cheeks is the nut holding the hub to the shaft. I suspect a standard 1/2 in socket extension might fit....
The "correct way" is to use a prop puller and a 3-inch long 1/2" socket extension. On the workbench you might be able to get away with a 3-armed gear puller.