I’m removing the 3 blade prop on my C30 to have it refurbished.
I loosened the nut and now have a 3 prong puller set up with as much tension on it as I can get. The prop hasn’t moved. Yesterday I tried applying some heat to the prop hub with a small propane torch and tapping the prop with a brass hammer but it wouldn’t pop loose.
Using heat on the hub was an idea that I’ve read about here, I believe.
How much heat is needed? Does the hub need to get hot enough to show a little red?
I can borrow a gas oxy torch today to get more heat on it If that’s what it takes.
Thanks
I loosened the nut and now have a 3 prong puller set up with as much tension on it as I can get. The prop hasn’t moved. Yesterday I tried applying some heat to the prop hub with a small propane torch and tapping the prop with a brass hammer but it wouldn’t pop loose.
Using heat on the hub was an idea that I’ve read about here, I believe.
How much heat is needed? Does the hub need to get hot enough to show a little red?
I can borrow a gas oxy torch today to get more heat on it If that’s what it takes.
Thanks