Then to save the trouble next time, get a split coupling for the shaft. On May 16, 2014 11:10 AM, "via CnC-List" <[email protected]> wrote:
> Some people have had success by positioning a nut that is smaller than the > prop shaft, in between the coupling and then using the coupling bolts to > force the prop shaft out. A suitable piece of sheet metal on > the transmission side will ensure that the right shaft gets dislodged. > > Steve Thomas > C&C27 MKIII > > ------------------------------ > Date: Fri, 16 May 2014 09:52:13 -0500 > To: [email protected] > Subject: Stus-List removing prop shaft coupling - how? > From: [email protected] > > I need to replace the stuffing box hose. Boat (30-1) is on the hard and I > have the new Buck Algonquin hose, new packing, new clamps. Anyone have > advice re removal of the forward prop shaft coupling? It is disconnected > from the transmission and I've pulled the prop shaft aft, so there is some > clearance between the couplings. The pbase website suggests that these > couplings may be press fit (as in machine shop press).... PB blaster > applied, light taps with mallet do nothing so far, considering heating it > with a torch....? > > Nate > "Sarah Jean" > 1980 30-1 > Siskiwit Bay Marine > Lake Superior > (with floating ice chunks mid-May.....!) > > _______________________________________________ This List is provided by > the C&C Photo Album Email address: [email protected] To change your > list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go bottom of page at: > http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com > > _______________________________________________ > This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album > > Email address: > [email protected] > To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go bottom of > page at: > http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com > > >
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