Perhaps the shaft is not tapered properly? Joel
On Wed, Nov 30, 2016 at 4:29 PM, Brian Fry via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > I purchased La Neige last year. She has a 3 blade max prop folding prop. > There was alot of slop/play and I removed it and sent it back to the > manufacturer. It was refurbished, then returned to me. The local yard, a > Max Prop approved installer assisted in the reinstallation. At the time I > thought there was still some play, but hte yard assured me it was fine. > After haulout this year I again noticed the excessive amount of play. > After disassembly I see some worrying wear on the gears. So, I removed it > to ship it back again. After cleaning it I reassembled it to place it in > the box for shipping and I notice the play is almost negligible. > I called the Rep at the Manufacturer and he is as baffled as I am. > Does anyone here have any ideas what may be causing this? (play when > installed, but not when removed from shaft?) > > -- > Brian Fry > S/V La Neige > 1993 C&C 37/40XL > HdG Maryland > > _______________________________________________ > > 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! > > -- Joel 301 541 8551
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