propeller removing

galvic

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Hi, can a frozen propeller be removed from a shaft by heating the rubber hub, or does it have to be cut?
 

accord_guy

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Re: propeller removing

I fought with a prop for hours before I used <br /> a harmonic balancer puller and a piece of <br /> rope. Just wrap the rope around the puller<br /> and the prop lobes. Tighten slowly. It<br /> should break it loose.
 

galvic

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Re: propeller removing

Originally posted by accord_guy:<br /> I fought with a prop for hours before I used <br /> a harmonic balancer puller and a piece of <br /> rope. Just wrap the rope around the puller<br /> and the prop lobes. Tighten slowly. It<br /> should break it loose.
Sorry, but I'm not a mechanic, so please tell me what is harmonic ballanced puller?
 

Clams Canino

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Re: propeller removing

A three pronged puller. Most auto parts stores have one. <br /><br />-W
 
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Re: propeller removing

I removed a frozen prop by heating the rubber boot and prying it off. However, I had to cut the sleeve off the splined shaft which destroyed my thrust hub.
 

ctfisherman

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Re: propeller removing

Originally posted by lifeandliberty:<br /> I removed a frozen prop by heating the rubber boot and prying it off. However, I had to cut the sleeve off the splined shaft which destroyed my thrust hub.
 

ctfisherman

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Re: propeller removing

I have a 14hp johnson 1989 outboard and would like to know if i should use the same technique to remove my frozen propeller. I was able to free up the front threaded cover by chipping the plastic away and using WD40
 

ronmold

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Re: propeller removing

10w40 would be a little thick! WD-40 would work better......
 
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