Thanks for the info. I start this process next week and with any luck will complete it and get everything back together.
I'll try to take pictures of my setup especially if I think of some other method to get the work done.
George
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- Fri May 01, 2020 1:30 pm
- Forum: Hull, Prop, and Rudder Forum
- Topic: Stern Tube Too long - Extends into Bellows
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- Fri May 01, 2020 12:17 pm
- Forum: Hull, Prop, and Rudder Forum
- Topic: Stern Tube Too long - Extends into Bellows
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Re: Stern Tube Too long - Extends into Bellows
I've been thinking that's how it could be done. You must have used the 1x4 between the transmission flange and the shaft flange as I don't think a 2/4 would fit between them. Is that correct? There is that little bulkhead where the transmission fits through to the shaft. Is that where you positioned...
- Fri May 01, 2020 11:41 am
- Forum: Hull, Prop, and Rudder Forum
- Topic: Stern Tube Too long - Extends into Bellows
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Re: Stern Tube Too long - Extends into Bellows
I just started the work to replace the PSS dripless shaft and found that the clearance between the transmission flange and the shaft flange was so small that I had to cut away the rubber boot and slide the SS and carbon ring down the shaft. No problem since I was going to change the boot anyway but ...
- Tue Jul 30, 2019 3:54 pm
- Forum: Hull, Prop, and Rudder Forum
- Topic: Prop replacement
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Re: Prop replacement
Yes, there has been a lot posted about the issue with the prop making noise at higher RPM and the boat not going into chop well with the original prop. The original prop was called a "sailor" prop by the manufacturer. It's blades were not as wide as a normal prop. About 3/4" more nar...