You are lucky the shaft didn't exit the boat! Gary S/V Kaylarah ~~~~~~~_/)~~~~~~
On Thu, Oct 27, 2016 at 7:37 PM, Daniel Sheer via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > I have a 2 blade MaxProp which feathers rather than folds, but I also had > a vibration problem. My mechanic suggested that the length of shaft from > the strut to the prop was to long. He extended the key slot at the front of > the shaft by about 2" and drilled new dimples for the set screws. It got > rid of much of the vibration. Not all, but quite a lot. Unfortunately the > coupling at the tranny was worn, and eventually the shaft slipped out prior > to the start of a race. Was able to re-insert the shaft in the coupling > with much grunting and groaning, but missed the race. Had to replace the > coupling. Since then all's been good enough. > > Dan Sheer > Pegathy - LF38 > Rock Creek off the Patapsco > > _______________________________________________ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you > wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: > https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > > All Contributions are greatly appreciated! > >
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