what tools do I need?

woot · 23 March 2005, 19:05

Going to the boat this weekend with my shiny new prop to try. What tools will I need to take off my ally prop off and put the SS one on. It may seem like a daft question but I haven't changed a prop before and the boat and manual are 110 miles away, thats a long way back for tools. The engine is an 18 month old 60hp Yamaha 4 stroke.

Louise · 23 March 2005, 19:47

Ideally you need a prop wrench: http://www.steeldevelopments.com/erol.html and click on 'Accessories'. Alternatively a big spanner! You'll need to measure what size. You might also need a split pin, although you may be able to reuse the existing one. All the other parts (thrust washer, castellated nut, etc) should be reuseable. HTH

tcwozere · 23 March 2005, 19:54

Plus pliers to get the split pin out...

Jeff · 23 March 2005, 19:55

........... and a nice block of wood to jam the prop against the cavitation plate to stop it spinning ........
Jeff

Louise · 23 March 2005, 19:57

Nice one Tony! And don't forget to grease the spline well, using the same type of grease that was used previously. The two types of waterproof grease available are not compatible.

Edit: And nice one Jeff!

Wayne Rogers · 23 March 2005, 20:20

I think you'll find that you need a socket not a spanner.These should be part of the kit that is carried all the time when on the water.no prop,no go.

Louise · 23 March 2005, 20:22

Yeah! Reckon you got me fair and square there Wayne.

woot · 23 March 2005, 20:44

Thank you all, now I can go and pack the necessary.

tcwozere · 24 March 2005, 06:24

Socket or spanner.. Depends on the prop.. Removed mine recently to check the size, and used mole grips tied to my wrist.. That way I wasn't going to lose the nut as the rib was moored in the marina at the time..

Jono · 24 March 2005, 07:01

.....beer, mates for taking the piss, gas axe for when it all gets stuck, tissues for wiping away the tears, first aid kit.....

Nasher · 24 March 2005, 09:27

How many diligently carry a spare prop and spanner whilst out and about but don’t have a spare nut, split pin and thrust washer?

Been there, done that, learnt my lesson, won’t do it again.

Nasher.

The Garfish · 24 March 2005, 17:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jono

. gas axe for when it all gets stuck

yus. dem propp nutts arr fkin nutawrious forr getin stukk. de bestist waiy too do de jobb iz too taik dat borld heddid bastud fromm wuster wiv yew. gett im too holed a sokkit onn de nutt, starrt de fkin enjin an putt itt inn de geer an wen dat jono iz wizzin rownd at 6000prm hitt de fkker wiv a plannk .

werks evvry tyme.

Jono · 24 March 2005, 19:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Garfish

borld heddid bastud fromm wuster ..

That's "MISTER" borld heddid bastud to you, Nobba...