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Flamingo 42

03-18-2013 07:18 PM

XR Prop Hubs

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I posted this question in the general Q&A section an didn't get a response...anyone know if I need to grease the hub before inserting it into the prop?:picard1:

redbud35

03-18-2013 07:49 PM

They make prop shaft grease for that.

Mr Gadgets

03-18-2013 09:38 PM

I have never greased the hub, only the splines on the prop shaft, for twenty some years.. The rubber shims help cushion the fit of the hub.. Grease on them, I would think would not be a good thing..

Hope that helps.

Flamingo 42

03-18-2013 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr Gadgets (Post 3888035)

Thanks, that's what I wanted to know, It didn't seem right greasing the hub....the splined shaft was a given

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