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Mike Caruso
09-04-2013, 10:13 AM
Guys,
I am looking for some pictures of pliers or whatever you use to tweak the blades. My stock Revolt is pulling an X-645 and I would like to tweak it a little. Maybe add some cup as it throws too much water into the air that should be pushing the boat.
Thanks in advance,
Mike

detox
09-04-2013, 01:08 PM
Regular pliers will work. Grip the tip like so then bend (twist) tip upward and toward center of hub about 1/64"-1/32". This may not be perfect, but it works. Thank you properchopper

I am not familiar with the Revolt. The x442 may be a better prop to try this mod on. Or maybe the m445 like the one in picture. Be sure to thin and sharpen well also.

properchopper
09-04-2013, 07:02 PM
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Mike Caruso
09-04-2013, 07:29 PM
LOL Tony

Thanks to both you guy's.

Detox the pliers in the picture along with you explanation is fine and yes very shape and good balance job a must.

I just ran the Revolt with a M-645 runs good but had to shim strut .005" on the right side only to make it run straighter.

Cinnabun
09-04-2013, 08:02 PM
Im nervous doing anything other than sharpening and balancing..

ReddyWatts
09-04-2013, 08:29 PM
http://www.mastonsrcmarine.com/cupping-pliers

http://www.mastonsrcmarine.com/cupping-ball-set

Mike Caruso
09-04-2013, 11:11 PM
Thank you I can do some damage with those baby's.

Savage Skidoo
09-05-2013, 08:42 AM
Hey Mike if your able to find some ball Berings of different sizes this will help as i made my own . I have spares here if you like 4 sizes that will work for you .104883

Mike Caruso
09-05-2013, 12:49 PM
No Kidding If I had the balls I could whip up a plate. Let me know what you need for them shipped to 60634 Chicago, IL let me know if you are looking for anything.
And Thanks
Mike

Savage Skidoo
09-05-2013, 01:17 PM
No Kidding If I had the balls I could whip up a plate. Let me know what you need for them shipped to 60634 Chicago, IL let me know if you are looking for anything.
And Thanks
Mike

Ok i will check into it at the post office for you . Pm your address if these will work for you

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Mike Caruso
09-09-2013, 03:46 PM
Ok i will check into it at the post office for you . Pm your address if these will work for you

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Arrived and are just what is needed will get busy. Please let me know what I can do for you.
Thanks,
Mike

Mike Caruso
09-09-2013, 08:33 PM
http://www.mastonsrcmarine.com/cupping-pliers

http://www.mastonsrcmarine.com/cupping-ball-set

I picked up these pliers and so glad I called to order as the guy on the other end builds Gas boats. He knows props and actually took the time to ask me what I was working on saying oh yes electrics today very fast but small prop diameters. He said you need me to weld a smaller ball .250" on the pliers for you I fix them up and ship it out today. Are you kidding me what Great Customer service. I give him a rating of 5 Props the best.
Thanks for the link my friend.
Mike

Mike Caruso
09-09-2013, 08:45 PM
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http://www.mastonsrcmarine.com/cupping-pliers

http://www.mastonsrcmarine.com/cupping-ball-set

I picked these pliers and so glad I called to order as the guy on the other end builds Gas boats. He knows props and actually took the time to ask me what I was working on saying oh yes electrics today very fast but small prop diameters. He said you need me to weld a smaller ball .250" on the pliers for you I fix them up and ship it out today. Are you kidding me what Great Customer service. I give him a rating of 5 Props the best.
Thanks for the link my friend.
Mike