Volvo duo prop locking nut identification

[Blackbamboot]

Anybody recognize this locking nut brand? Lost the key!

 

[Scott Danforth]

Most likely mcguard

 

[Blackbamboot]

Most likely mcguard

McGuard is the most popular but unfortunately it’s quite different.

 

[bruceb58]

First thing I would do is get rid of that locking nut and put on a regular nut.

 

[Blackbamboot]

First thing I would do is get rid of that locking nut and put on a regular nut.

That’s the idea…… hoping to identify the locking nut brand so I can REMOVE the locking nut

 

[GA_Boater]

This shows what a waste prop locks are, screwdriver, hammer and vice grips.

 

[Scott Danforth]

I normally weld the outer sleeve to the inner section on the locks, then weld a nut to the top of the sleeve then use a wrench to remove

I have also driven in a few screws and used a vice grip

 

[Scott06]

This shows what a waste prop locks are, screwdriver, hammer and vice grips.

Nice I guess the prop lock is only to keep the honest criminals away...

 

[bruceb58]

I normally weld the outer sleeve to the inner section on the locks, then weld a nut to the top of the sleeve then use a wrench to remove

That's exactly what I would do.

 

[Blackbamboot]

Screw drivers and vice grips didn't even budge the bolt so I ended up having to TIG a nut onto the recessed locking bolt. It’s out

 

[Scott Danforth]

Screw drivers and vice grips didn't even budge the bolt so I ended up having to TIG a nut onto the recessed locking bolt. It’s out

I have done about 30 wheels like that, however only 2 props