stripped threads on a propeller shaft bearing housing 89 rude 40hp o/b

[martygry7162]

i stripped the threads on the housing now i can't get the bolt snug can i tap new threads or do i need a new housing?????????????????????????????????????????

 

[R.Johnson]

Re: stripped threads on a propeller shaft bearing housing 89 rude 40hp o/b

I'm not sure which bolt, or bolt's your asking about. Explain a little further.

 

[martygry7162]

Re: stripped threads on a propeller shaft bearing housing 89 rude 40hp o/b

talking about the bolts that hold the anode to the housing

 

[R.Johnson]

Re: stripped threads on a propeller shaft bearing housing 89 rude 40hp o/b

Are you talking about the threads in the anode?

 

[martygry7162]

Re: stripped threads on a propeller shaft bearing housing 89 rude 40hp o/b

there are no threads in the anode itself but in the prop shaft bearing housing web page heres a pic of where i'm talking

 

[R.Johnson]

Re: stripped threads on a propeller shaft bearing housing 89 rude 40hp o/b

If I'm not mistaken, that's not an anode, it's the keeper that locks the bearing housing in place. It's hard to tell by the photo, but if there is enough material, drill it out, and put in a thread insert.

 

[martygry7162]

Re: stripped threads on a propeller shaft bearing housing 89 rude 40hp o/b

drill it out???/ do you mean tap a new thread ........and the manual calls it the anode but your correct in that it is used as a keeper for the housing

 

[martygry7162]

Re: stripped threads on a propeller shaft bearing housing 89 rude 40hp o/b

the propeller won't spin if i tighten the castalated nut too much. even if i just snug the nut the tighter i turn the harder it is for the prop to spin..........................................<br />now i lost a bolt in the housing, well half of a bolt. this is getting outta hand i was so close, looking as though i fixed the L/U leak, and WHAM!!!. reassemble and strip one and sheared another.<br />looks like i'll be in the market for a tap& die set<br />hardy F'IN har har

 

[Hooty]

Re: stripped threads on a propeller shaft bearing housing 89 rude 40hp o/b

Is the castellated nut you're talking about the prop nut? The one that holds the prop on? If it is, you're leaving something off, like the thrust washer. <br /><br />c/6<br />Hooty

 

[martygry7162]

Re: stripped threads on a propeller shaft bearing housing 89 rude 40hp o/b

yes there one in the same nut, and no i didn't forget the thrust washer i wish it was that simple

 

[Hooty]

Re: stripped threads on a propeller shaft bearing housing 89 rude 40hp o/b

Is it the same thrust washer you've always used for that prop?<br /><br />c/6<br />Hooty

 

[martygry7162]

Re: stripped threads on a propeller shaft bearing housing 89 rude 40hp o/b

it's the same one that WAS working in it before yes

 

[Hooty]

Re: stripped threads on a propeller shaft bearing housing 89 rude 40hp o/b

Hmmmmm<br />Is the prop pushing back against the bearing carrier or is it binding against the housing or can you tell?<br /><br />c/6<br />Hooty