After unsuccessfully trying to get my prop off with a puller, I tried to re-tighten the nut and the shaft broke just inside the prop hub. I need to replace the shaft.
So, up for discussion;
1. Replace bronze shaft with bronze or stainless steel, advantages/disadvantages?
2. Replace stuffing box with new-fangled dripless unit, pro/cons?
3. Replace hard flanges with elastomeric “shock absorbing” (vibration dampening) unit, advantages/disadvantages?
4. Do I take this opportunity to replace a perfectly good cutlass bearing?
Any input will get serious consideration.
Thanks,
Tom
s/v Orion's Child
Fair winds, blue skies and starry nights
So, up for discussion;
1. Replace bronze shaft with bronze or stainless steel, advantages/disadvantages?
2. Replace stuffing box with new-fangled dripless unit, pro/cons?
3. Replace hard flanges with elastomeric “shock absorbing” (vibration dampening) unit, advantages/disadvantages?
4. Do I take this opportunity to replace a perfectly good cutlass bearing?
Any input will get serious consideration.
Thanks,
Tom
s/v Orion's Child
Fair winds, blue skies and starry nights