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Ok so I'm at the sand bar with some freinds and I tell my buddy to watch out for the props there sharp as he coming up to the back of the boat,so he reaches down to feel the props and says to me did you know there loose.We got lucky that day now I put new nylocks on every two cycles ......#6 dry sumps.2c
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read up on how many times you are suppose to reuse a nylock
this should answer any and all questions....... |
loose nuts stop butts
Originally Posted by KNOT-RIGHT
(Post 3595399)
I was asked by another member to comment on this thread.
So here is my worthless opinion. I have lost my share of props. One instance a 5 blade 37 hering comes to mind. The direct cause of this prop loss was a nut that backed off. In a perfect world one would never loose a prop on a new #6 with a new mercury nylock torque to 100foot lbs. The tolerances are near perfect. Here is the facts. Continuous use in a salt water environment caused the threads on the shaft to actually get worn diameter wise The constant removal of the props and nuts causes wear on the diameter. I replaced a prop shaft last season only to notice when installing new factory mercury nylocs the new shaft required much more force to turn the nut. New nylocks every season.......Yes! Locktite.......Hell yes Thin double nut locking..........Even better. Arneson drives use cotter pins Call rik at Arneson and ask how many props hes loss from a backing off nut. For those of you who have put your boat in reverse and all of a sudden your engine revs in forward and reverse but does not move you will welcome the above ideas with open arms. Those that have not....Bookmark this thread you may be glad you did:drink: |
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I'm still surprised to hear all the issues guys have had with the nyloc nuts. In my previous post I mentioned changing the nuts often. I guess that's what should be stressed. Top quality maintenance for your top qualityy rig is a must. Put checking the nylocs on your check list. Of course, if guys want to use restaints and glue, absolutely! There's no harm in being over catious.
We currently have a prototype #6 prop lock. It looks the same as you OB and Bravo style lock just bigger. Here is a photo of the current lock. |
Brent, drill, cotter pin, simple LOL OKYdOKY Maybe U can do NUT drilling as an option. Please! And your work is Impecable. thankyouforitall.
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Originally Posted by I'CE
(Post 3600157)
Brent, drill, cotter pin, simple LOL OKYdOKY Maybe U can do NUT drilling as an option. Please! And your work is Impecable. thankyouforitall.
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Thanks for the reminder guys, I should pick up a new set of nylocks...
Gerry, I dont recall yours being drilled and pinned, are they? |
Originally Posted by I'CE
(Post 3600157)
Brent, drill, cotter pin, simple LOL OKYdOKY Maybe U can do NUT drilling as an option. Please! And your work is Impecable. thankyouforitall.
Originally Posted by Biggus
(Post 3600299)
Jay, you drinking on a Monday like it's Thursday????:food-smiley-009::food-smiley-009::food-smiley-009::drink:
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Just another thought, if using a double nut, I don't think you will be able to use an impact to put the props on anymore. I hate using the "block of wood" method.
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come on guys be nice I like a real good time drinks on ! Ya Scott his nuts are drilled
and threaded then pinned in a diif. fashion it works but, there is an interferance fit on the prop shaft threads. and new nylocks are a must do. |
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