How Can I Get A McGard Prop Lock OFF ????
05-03-2006 | 08:18 PM
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Re: How Can I Get A McGard Prop Lock OFF ????
Originally Posted by Pantera1
Weld a steel nut to it and take it off with a socket..
Be careful how much heat you put into it though, you can damager the seals in the lower.
05-03-2006 | 08:19 PM
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Re: How Can I Get A McGard Prop Lock OFF ????
Strip i used the prop lock socket on it by turning the socket so the teeth can be hit into the lock and make its own grooves and it will turn right off.This is why i don't buy prop locks any more because anyone with a prop lock socket and a hammer can still take off your props.
05-03-2006 | 08:20 PM
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Re: How Can I Get A McGard Prop Lock OFF ????
Originally Posted by Strip Poker 388
I am SOL .I was trying to take the prop off and the teeth on the lock itself broke off 
The key is fine.Is there a trick besides a torch,air chisel or cut off wheel to get them off ?
With out damaging the threads of the shaft
Thanks for any suggestions.
Rob
The key is fine.Is there a trick besides a torch,air chisel or cut off wheel to get them off ?With out damaging the threads of the shaft
Thanks for any suggestions.
Rob
05-03-2006 | 08:22 PM
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Re: How Can I Get A McGard Prop Lock OFF ????
Did you send your product registration card into McGard? if you registered the product, McGard customer service will be able to send you another key. Worth a phone call.
I purchased a spare
outdrive lock when I was at the factory recently for a meeting. I was also worried about braeking or loosing the key.
I purchased a spare
outdrive lock when I was at the factory recently for a meeting. I was also worried about braeking or loosing the key.
05-03-2006 | 09:01 PM
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Re: How Can I Get A McGard Prop Lock OFF ????
Originally Posted by Strip Poker 388
The key is fine.Is there a trick besides a torch,air chisel or cut off wheel to get them off ?
Rob
Rob
those are my tricks, Just keep in mind Its a boat challange is half the fun
05-03-2006 | 11:27 PM
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Re: How Can I Get A McGard Prop Lock OFF ????
Regular cutting wheel until it is thin and then Dremel tool cutting wheel the rest of the way. When you get close, get a screwdriver and mallett and break it. 
That or explosives. I vote for the latter.
That or explosives. I vote for the latter.
05-04-2006 | 07:18 AM
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Re: How Can I Get A McGard Prop Lock OFF ????
Originally Posted by WARPARTY36
Paint the prop gold, and set it on the street corner. I am sure there are some fine young men in Jackson to remove it for you
Sorry for your misfortune Rob
Are you going to PicWick?
Sorry for your misfortune Rob
Are you going to PicWick?Thanks for the replies .I would have to cut the stainless collar off to weld anything to the brass nut,The collar is made to free spin when ya turn it. It looks like the best way is to take the cut off wheel and cut thru it.The teeth are gone so the key will not grab anything, nothings wrong with the key
Thanks
Rob
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