Andy135 Posted January 23, 2021 Share Posted January 23, 2021 1 hour ago, Saintly Fish said: Only IF you can get your prop off though. Jon's done an Article on prop removal. You should give it a read... https://www.offshoreoutlaws.co.uk/articles.html/articles/shaft-propeller-removal-and-cleaning-r7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintly Fish Posted January 23, 2021 Share Posted January 23, 2021 8 minutes ago, Andy135 said: Jon's done an Article on prop removal. You should give it a read... https://www.offshoreoutlaws.co.uk/articles.html/articles/shaft-propeller-removal-and-cleaning-r7 Yes thanks for that... you know damn well the troubles I’ve had with it today. Don’t give Jon any more reasons to gloat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonC Posted January 23, 2021 Author Share Posted January 23, 2021 43 minutes ago, Saintly Fish said: Yes thanks for that... you know damn well the troubles I’ve had with it today. Don’t give Jon any more reasons to gloat. I’m not gloating, there’s nothing in the game for me. Maybe just pay some money and get a man to do it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy135 Posted January 23, 2021 Share Posted January 23, 2021 3 minutes ago, JonC said: I’m not gloating, there’s nothing in the game for me. Maybe just pay some money and get a man to do it? A big, strong man? With the right tools for the job? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonC Posted January 23, 2021 Author Share Posted January 23, 2021 Just now, Andy135 said: A big, strong man? With the right tools for the job? Just a real man. Anyone off the street will be capable. As I said look for a Land Rover owner they specialise in seized up rounded off nuts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonC Posted January 23, 2021 Author Share Posted January 23, 2021 Looks like this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintly Fish Posted January 23, 2021 Share Posted January 23, 2021 20 minutes ago, JonC said: Looks like this? My nut looks nothing like yours Jon. Mine has 6 sides. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonC Posted January 23, 2021 Author Share Posted January 23, 2021 2 minutes ago, Saintly Fish said: My nut looks nothing like yours Jon. Mine has 6 sides. So can you get a socket on it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintly Fish Posted January 23, 2021 Share Posted January 23, 2021 24 minutes ago, JonC said: So can you get a socket on it? No because at the base of the cone there is a moulded ring before the sides. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy135 Posted January 23, 2021 Share Posted January 23, 2021 Presume you've bent back the washer tabs, so how about trimming the moulded ring with a hacksaw then getting a deep socket on it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonC Posted January 23, 2021 Author Share Posted January 23, 2021 3 minutes ago, Andy135 said: Presume you've bent back the washer tabs, so how about trimming the moulded ring with a hacksaw then getting a deep socket on it? Off course he’s bent the tabs back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy135 Posted January 23, 2021 Share Posted January 23, 2021 Just now, JonC said: Off course he’s bent the tabs back! You say it like its obvious but this is Fisty we're talking about here... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonC Posted January 23, 2021 Author Share Posted January 23, 2021 3 minutes ago, Andy135 said: You say it like its obvious but this is Fisty we're talking about here... The tabs would straighten anyway if enough force was used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy135 Posted January 23, 2021 Share Posted January 23, 2021 But that would require enough force... 🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captin slows old outlaw Posted January 23, 2021 Share Posted January 23, 2021 On 1/22/2021 at 8:37 PM, JonC said: This is my thread, not about your boat so do one. do irember some moning about hie jacking ?????? Andy135 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captin slows old outlaw Posted January 23, 2021 Share Posted January 23, 2021 i dont know you 3 are allways on about your NUTS its a bit pervers if you arsk me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy135 Posted January 23, 2021 Share Posted January 23, 2021 Just now, captin slows old outlaw said: i dont know you 3 are allways on about your NUTS its a bit pervers if you arsk me Surely you don't mean @JonC, @Saintly Fish and me?? Ok, it's a fair cop 🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captin slows old outlaw Posted January 23, 2021 Share Posted January 23, 2021 now wood i Andy135 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GPSguru Posted January 23, 2021 Share Posted January 23, 2021 (edited) 2 hours ago, Saintly Fish said: No because at the base of the cone there is a moulded ring before the sides. Is the cone part of the nut ? If yes the following will work, Wedge the prop against the ground with a block of wood, then heat up the nut with a blowlamp , then put the correct spanner on it, and give the spanner a sharp whack with a lump hammer .............. A correct fitting spanner is by far the best tool, however you can copy bodger Jon with using stilson's. The advantage of using stilsons is that you can extend the lever length with a long tube, like a piece of stolen scaffold etc ............. If the cone is separate to the nut the the cone HAS to come off first, because if you try to undo the nut it will tend to 'lock' to the cone. There is a special tube tool for undoing a 'lugged' nut like the cone (these are found in hydraulic applications), however, you could try a large pin punch and knock it undone from the lugs, however, you need to be careful as bronze can be brittle, or you could use large stilsons to lock onto ring with the lugs. Edited January 23, 2021 by GPSguru Andy135 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy135 Posted January 23, 2021 Share Posted January 23, 2021 21 minutes ago, GPSguru said: bodger Jon 🤣🤣🤣👍 GPSguru 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GPSguru Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 33 minutes ago, Andy135 said: 🤣🤣🤣👍 Yeah, those Morris dancers are a strange lot ..........🙄🤣🤣 Andy135 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintly Fish Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 8 hours ago, GPSguru said: Is the cone part of the nut ? If yes the following will work, Wedge the prop against the ground with a block of wood, then heat up the nut with a blowlamp , then put the correct spanner on it, and give the spanner a sharp whack with a lump hammer .............. A correct fitting spanner is by far the best tool, however you can copy bodger Jon with using stilson's. The advantage of using stilsons is that you can extend the lever length with a long tube, like a piece of stolen scaffold etc ............. If the cone is separate to the nut the the cone HAS to come off first, because if you try to undo the nut it will tend to 'lock' to the cone. There is a special tube tool for undoing a 'lugged' nut like the cone (these are found in hydraulic applications), however, you could try a large pin punch and knock it undone from the lugs, however, you need to be careful as bronze can be brittle, or you could use large stilsons to lock onto ring with the lugs. Thanks Ian, but I’ve made the decision to leave it on and clean it in place. I’ve got other bits to get done that are more important ATM. Next season I’ll remove and get the whole prop refurbished professionally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonC Posted January 24, 2021 Author Share Posted January 24, 2021 9 hours ago, GPSguru said: Is the cone part of the nut ? If yes the following will work, Wedge the prop against the ground with a block of wood, then heat up the nut with a blowlamp , then put the correct spanner on it, and give the spanner a sharp whack with a lump hammer .............. A correct fitting spanner is by far the best tool, however you can copy bodger Jon with using stilson's. The advantage of using stilsons is that you can extend the lever length with a long tube, like a piece of stolen scaffold etc ............. If the cone is separate to the nut the the cone HAS to come off first, because if you try to undo the nut it will tend to 'lock' to the cone. There is a special tube tool for undoing a 'lugged' nut like the cone (these are found in hydraulic applications), however, you could try a large pin punch and knock it undone from the lugs, however, you need to be careful as bronze can be brittle, or you could use large stilsons to lock onto ring with the lugs. I can use my antique adjustable because I maintain my stern gear. The shaft I lightly grease before putting the nut prop and nut back on. I have advised to get the correct size open jaw spanner, but Fisty insists on using mole grips and steelsons. I am amazed that he has had the boat so long and never maintained his prop. It’s far more important than diamond tip ceramic polishing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonC Posted January 24, 2021 Author Share Posted January 24, 2021 28 minutes ago, Saintly Fish said: Thanks Ian, but I’ve made the decision to leave it on and clean it in place. I’ve got other bits to get done that are more important ATM. Next season I’ll remove and get the whole prop refurbished professionally. You haven’t made the decision, the propeller has made the decision for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintly Fish Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 14 minutes ago, JonC said: You haven’t made the decision, the propeller has made the decision for you. Yeah ok. JonC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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