Removing Prop Nut

[SloHD]

So how are you guys removing your prop nuts with the flex still installed in the boat? Basically how are you holding back on the shaft/prop without damaging anything? Having trouble wrapping my head around this, without damaging anything in the process. Thanks for any help.

[Rumdog]

Grab the prop with a rag in your hand and unscrew the nut,

[Alexgar]

I use a leather work glove but same as above and invest in a cheap nut driver

[SloHD]

Grab the prop with a rag in your hand and unscrew the nut,

I've tried that and it has worked a few times. But runs the risk of bending the prop.

[Rumdog]

If that's true, your nut is waaaay too tight!

[Fluid]

I suppose you could grab the drive dog with vice grips, but I too prefer to hold the prop. What are you using for prop nuts? These are (IMO) the best: http://www.offshoreelectrics.com/pro...?prod=ose-8135



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[SloHD]

Ok, I figured you need it nice and snug because I am getting the prop coming a little bit loose after about 5 runs or so. Almost like the drive dog moves, or the nut is backing off ever so slightly. Maybe I want this slight movement in the prop? Btw we're talking about normal proboat hardware here. 3/16 shaft, x642, Mystic 29...

[SloHD]

I suppose you could grab the drive dog with vice grips, but I too prefer to hold the prop. What are you using for prop nuts? These are (IMO) the best: http://www.offshoreelectrics.com/pro...?prod=ose-8135



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I'm using those same type, except the one's that kintec sells. Next time I make an order on ose I do plan on ordering some of those tho.

[TheShaughnessy]

If that's true, your nut is waaaay too tight!

I agree. Or your prop may be a bit too thin. I always just grab the prop with a paper towel or my shirt or something . Dab of blue loc tite maybe

[ozzie-crawl]

Not wanting to jack this thread but a couple weeks ago I received a pack of those that fluid posted a link to.
All 3 are loose to screw on. Can you put them in a vice or some thing and give them a little squash ?

[lenny]

When you screw it on is their any thread left showing at the end of the prop nut ?

[ozzie-crawl]

When you screw it on is their any thread left showing at the end of the prop nut ?

Not sure if this was directed at me ?
If so you can screw the nut down to the prop by hand and still have 1/4" of thread showing

[Alexgar]

Tiny dab of picture may help

[lenny]

Not sure if this was directed at me ?
If so you can screw the nut down to the prop by hand and still have 1/4" of thread showing

Than just put a piece if fuel line or water line on the 1/4 thread.
I have just used fuel line with no nut to hold props on when doing lots of prop testing,
And it holds them on good.
I never lost a prop from doing that ether.

[lenny]

What is that ?
Something like thread locker blue.

Tiny dab of picture may help