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rchevelle71 12-22-2007 09:49 PM

How do I get a prop lock off iff I dont have the key??
 
I picked up my new(used) outboard today, and I went to take off the old prop, and install mine, but the damn thing has what looks like a wheel lock holding it on insead of the nut. I will call the shop that sold the motor to me on monday, but I dont think they will have it. Any Ideas???

Strip Poker 388 12-22-2007 11:12 PM


Originally Posted by rchevelle71 (Post 2381112)
I picked up my new(used) outboard today, and I went to take off the old prop, and install mine, but the damn thing has what looks like a wheel lock holding it on instead of the nut. I will call the shop that sold the motor to me on Monday, but I don't think they will have it. Any Ideas???

Its not hard, I am having problems with the Mcguard locks/nuts loosing, If I don't keep an eye on it I would loose a prop.
http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/s...ghlight=mcgard

Fountain38SC 12-23-2007 06:43 AM

die grinder took mine off. just cut the outer case and remove the nut.

THLWL 12-23-2007 08:51 AM

I've heard you can get them off by using 2 screw drivers and then a wrench or tool to turn the screw drivers. You insert the screw drivers down inside the lock. Then use the wrench / tool to turn the screw drivers to remove the lock. Good luck.

CMC 12-23-2007 09:35 AM

Go to sears and buy the sockets that are used for removing rounded off nuts. These sockets grab into the nut and then come off as normal. I used them to get the lug nuts off a corvette when the previous owner had no idea where the key was.

JimmyBaja 12-23-2007 01:14 PM


Originally Posted by CMC (Post 2381251)
Go to sears and buy the sockets that are used for removing rounded off nuts. These sockets grab into the nut and then come off as normal. I used them to get the lug nuts off a corvette when the previous owner had no idea where the key was.

Sears Bolt-Outs #52160

lowblue320 12-23-2007 02:01 PM

jam a smaller socket on it and then turn it.....

Cat & Mice 12-23-2007 03:45 PM

You can draw a picture of the pattern and fax it to Mcguard and they will sell you a new key. They only have about 4 or 5 keys.

Good luck!

MP

rchevelle71 12-23-2007 06:54 PM

well, it wasnt as easy as a wheel lock.

good product, took me about 3 hours, and 7 dremel cutting wheels to cut off the ring around it, then I could jam the socket on, and get it off, all without scratching the prop.

Anyone need a 17 mirage??

Strip Poker 388 12-23-2007 08:46 PM


Originally Posted by rchevelle71 (Post 2381758)
well, it wasnt as easy as a wheel lock.

good product, took me about 3 hours, and 7 dremel cutting wheels to cut off the ring around it, then I could jam the socket on, and get it off, all without scratching the prop.

Anyone need a 17 mirage??

The way I did mine didnt take 30 min


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