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Need Help: Prop Shaft Jam Nut Won't Budge
testingthewaters91 at 12:56pm 07.31.25
Well I didn't know all that and thank you for the new information although I'm not sure I'm totally
Need Help: Prop Shaft Jam Nut Won't Budge
LLoyd B at 12:53pm 07.31.25
Well I didn't know all that and thank you for the new information although I'm not sure I'm totally
Removing Raymarine ST4000+ from Edson Destroyer Wheel -- Need Guidance
testingthewaters91 at 12:43pm 07.31.25
Update: I heard back from someone knowledgeable on this setup from Edson. Looks like my Edson wheel
Need Help: Prop Shaft Jam Nut Won't Budge
Tally Ho at 12:43pm 07.31.25
So this prop (and likely prop shaft) was installed about three years ago when a new Yanmar 2gm20f w
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Ok, it is official. I am having too much fun.
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I'm getting close to launch time. just a couple more little things to take care of and hoping that o
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For those without printers, you can do this with dryer vent fittings and DWV fittings. Also RV AC
Need Help: Prop Shaft Jam Nut Won't Budge
testingthewaters91 at 12:14pm 07.31.25
Usually, if the nut is secure on the threads, the only safe way to release the nut and prop, is wit
Need Help: Prop Shaft Jam Nut Won't Budge
BigEasy at 12:07pm 07.31.25
Use a combination of large wood blocks (like the ones used to support the keel) & a smaller piece (l
Need Help: Prop Shaft Jam Nut Won't Budge
testingthewaters91 at 12:01pm 07.31.25
Just a torch. Please, no grinding, cutting, or penetrating oils. I was thinking of using my heat g
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capta at 11:54am 07.31.25
Small grinder with a cut off disc. Carefully!! Gary Just a torch. Please, no grinding, cutting, or
Need Help: Prop Shaft Jam Nut Won't Budge
testingthewaters91 at 11:51am 07.31.25
PB Blaster and WD-40 do not help on yellow metals. This is what I originally thought, but it was h
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capta at 11:50am 07.31.25
I would first remove all of the old bottom paint from the crevices around the nuts and then try squ

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