Shortlob
Lieutenant
Im am about ready to put my prop back on the Duffy. I used a Walter 2N Puller earlier and it worked well except I have so much clearance between the hull and the skeg (4"+ above and below the prop) I had trouble using a block of wood the lock the prop. I could only catch the tips of the prop blade in a piece of wood. Is it OK to lock the prop "tips" against the skeg using a piece of wood. Is there a better way?
The prop is a 22" diameter and the shaft is 2". Should I torque the prop nuts and if so do you torque both of just the first one to go on. What should be my torque setting be?
I have read conflicting opinion about using some type of grease or lubricant on the shaft when seating the prop. My machinest friend who does not work on boats but works on heavy equipment says the lubricant may overseat the prop and make it harder to get off. On the other hand I hate the thought of a dry conection in salt water between two metal parts. What about lubricant? Sorry for all the questions. Gotta get help from the experts when I can!! Thanks
The prop is a 22" diameter and the shaft is 2". Should I torque the prop nuts and if so do you torque both of just the first one to go on. What should be my torque setting be?
I have read conflicting opinion about using some type of grease or lubricant on the shaft when seating the prop. My machinest friend who does not work on boats but works on heavy equipment says the lubricant may overseat the prop and make it harder to get off. On the other hand I hate the thought of a dry conection in salt water between two metal parts. What about lubricant? Sorry for all the questions. Gotta get help from the experts when I can!! Thanks