Prop-Lock "Keys" . . . .
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Prop-Lock "Keys" . . . .
I keep a couple cooler cups in the 'glove-box' in my boat. Same place I keep my prop-lock "keys" ( the cylindrical type that fits over the prop-shaft ). I took out one of my cooler cups during cleaning, and the key dropped into the water, next to my boatlift.
First off ( since I haven't checked ) do the keys in a set ( purchased as a set of two ) typically match ? ?
If not, how best to remove the lock that now has no key ? ? ?
First off ( since I haven't checked ) do the keys in a set ( purchased as a set of two ) typically match ? ?
If not, how best to remove the lock that now has no key ? ? ?
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Re: Prop-Lock "Keys" . . . .
I used a screwdriver (or a punch) and a hammer to turn mine
IT SUCKED A LOT
but it got it loose enough that I was able to get in there with some needlenose and turn them off the shaft
Good luck
bring lots of you will need it
IT SUCKED A LOT
but it got it loose enough that I was able to get in there with some needlenose and turn them off the shaft
Good luck
bring lots of you will need it
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Re: Prop-Lock "Keys" . . . .
At this point in my life, I am trying to avoid things that "SUCK A LOT" as much as possible.
I guess one of these days I'll go and try the other key, just for laughs. Hoping that it matches up . . . . yeah right.
I guess one of these days I'll go and try the other key, just for laughs. Hoping that it matches up . . . . yeah right.
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Re: Prop-Lock "Keys" . . . .
I've removed my mcguard prop lock by using a bench grinder on a socket to thin the edge. Then look closely at the lock and grind the edge of the socket into points where needed to match the lock . Then hammer it into the lock and remove. Actually worked pretty well if you don't mind destroying a socket and the lock. Start to finish was maybe 5 minutes.
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Re: Prop-Lock "Keys" . . . .
If you still have the key #, Mcguard will send you another key.
If not, you can take a hammer and chisel, and hit the outer ring straight in from the rear. The outer ring will splitt off. The internal brass nut can now be removed with a set of vise grips.
If not, you can take a hammer and chisel, and hit the outer ring straight in from the rear. The outer ring will splitt off. The internal brass nut can now be removed with a set of vise grips.
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Originally Posted by rouxsterre
I keep a couple cooler cups in the 'glove-box' in my boat. Same place I keep my prop-lock "keys" ( the cylindrical type that fits over the prop-shaft ). I took out one of my cooler cups during cleaning, and the key dropped into the water, next to my boatlift.
First off ( since I haven't checked ) do the keys in a set ( purchased as a set of two ) typically match ? ?
If not, how best to remove the lock that now has no key ? ? ?
First off ( since I haven't checked ) do the keys in a set ( purchased as a set of two ) typically match ? ?
If not, how best to remove the lock that now has no key ? ? ?
I keep mine in the truck,you can describe it to the Mcgard guy or take a pick he can recognize it, they don't make that many different styles I found out.
Here is how I got mine off its not bad
http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/s...ghlight=mcgard
I would just order the key though
Rob
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