Go Back  Offshoreonly.com > Technical > General Q & A
bent bravo one prop shaft >

bent bravo one prop shaft

Notices

bent bravo one prop shaft

Old 06-16-2005 | 12:40 PM
  #1  
Thread Starter
Registered
20 Year Member
 
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 1,144
Likes: 15
From: Sun Prairie, WI
Default bent bravo one prop shaft

i have a prop shaft from a bravo one that is bent 20 thousandths. I'm looking into taking it to a machinist and having it straightened. I already fixed the drive with a different shaft. My question is, is my shaft worth anything once i get it straightened or at least i will keep it as a spare.
cloudmaster_321 is offline  
Reply
Old 06-16-2005 | 01:15 PM
  #2  
Smitty's Avatar
VIP Member
20 Year Member
Super Moderators
 
Joined: Apr 2001
Posts: 4,213
Likes: 0
From: Chicago il
Default Re: bent bravo one prop shaft

If it bent once, it will bend again. Send it to the dump.
__________________
Want your ECU tuned right?? Call Mark at Precision www.pmefi.com
Smitty is offline  
Reply
Old 06-16-2005 | 03:46 PM
  #3  
mopower's Avatar
Toxic FORMULA
 
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 4,238
Likes: 1
From: pitman nj
Default Re: bent bravo one prop shaft

I've seen them straightened while still in the drive and continued good service. Just my experience
mopower is offline  
Reply
Old 06-16-2005 | 05:14 PM
  #4  
US1 Fountain's Avatar
Ginger or Mary Ann?
25 Year Member
Charter Member
 
Joined: Oct 2000
Posts: 11,030
Likes: 9
From: L
Default Re: bent bravo one prop shaft

Originally Posted by mopower
I've seen them straightened while still in the drive and continued good service. Just my experience
Can't imagine the abuse the drive housing, bearings and carrier will incure while beating on the shaft trying to straighen it while still installed. Maybe as a last resort.
US1 Fountain is offline  
Reply
Old 06-18-2005 | 07:49 AM
  #5  
Mr Gadgets's Avatar
Charter Member #601
 
Joined: Dec 2000
Posts: 3,276
Likes: 5
From: Holland, Mi USA.
Default Re: bent bravo one prop shaft

Have you ever seen a prop shaft break?? The prop has a tendency to go where it shouldnt.. But they end up at the bottom of the lake.. Now my thought is.. prop is worth more than saving a prop shaft... They can also go up before they go down,, then it makes a mess out of the case, etc, etc.
I would not trust a straightened shaft. I would not reuse, it just isnt worth it..

my .02
Mr Gadgets is offline  
Reply
Old 06-18-2005 | 10:25 AM
  #6  
RedDog382's Avatar
Registered
 
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 3,029
Likes: 1
From: Toledo, Ohio/Las Vegas, NV
Default Re: bent bravo one prop shaft

Originally Posted by Mr Gadgets
Have you ever seen a prop shaft break?? The prop has a tendency to go where it shouldnt.. But they end up at the bottom of the lake.. Now my thought is.. prop is worth more than saving a prop shaft... They can also go up before they go down,, then it makes a mess out of the case, etc, etc.
I would not trust a straightened shaft. I would not reuse, it just isnt worth it..

my .02
Second the above. While you are at it, better check the vertical shaft too ... they tend to twist when the prop shaft twists.
RedDog382 is offline  
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
jshughes808
Drives and Lower Units
5
01-30-2008 06:48 AM
Shah Mat
General Q & A
8
08-11-2005 08:14 AM
Active Mike
General Q & A
29
04-05-2005 10:41 PM
BGIII
General Q & A
4
06-27-2002 06:43 PM
BGIII
General Boating Discussion
1
06-26-2002 11:27 PM

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On


Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service

Copyright © 2026 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.