Thought I would add pic on fancy tapered funnel for pressing in hub. I recessed the back as in pic so funnel stays centered on hub for pressing. Hillbilly says 2” cast iron pipe fitting worked well. I machined a 5 degree taper. Nothing fancy and sure isn’t going to pass the top shelf machinist...
At least a pic update of custom hub. I did not have any stainless around so I turned a bronze wear ring and pressed it on. It really more to keep everything on center. Pic of current state of hub on a prop test shaft. I had planned on pressing in the hub, but thought it prudent to check fit so I...
The machine work has went well. It will just be a matter of fitting correctly. A couple custom parts for it and other props I have. I will post pic when finished. Me doing this means I learn something but also much closer tolerances on fitments. Center and balance should exceed nomal levels...
After serious consideration and measurements. I elected to leave the factory center in the propeller and turn down the rubber hub. I feel this is less upsetting of the system and will permit a better fit. I can then alter a Mercury splined castle thrust washer to mate the spline and lock up the...
New to forum. Wanted to seek opinions and advice on a project. I have a solas ss prop and removed the 13 spline rubber hub. I want to install a 15 spline and/or mercury hub. They made this exact propeller in mercury hub model. The pics show my dilemma of sorts. Am I am trying to decide if I...
This is late by months …. Unfortunately I do not think they are sold by anyone. They are made to fit depending on the size needed. I made one out of a 2” cast iron pipe fitting. I recessed it to sit/ fit nicely on hub to stay on center. Anyone with a lathe could make one. I have also seen guys...
