buddyowe
08-23-2004, 05:08 PM
I have hopefully attached a picture of my prop, off a '97 Maristar 225VR with the LT1 Corvette Engine. The prop is apparently an "OJ" 14" cupped prop with an 18" pitch and a 1 and 1/8" shaft. As you can tell, it has taken quite a beating.
I have several related questions.
First, is it possible and worthwhile to try to have this prop repaired? My initial read is that these brass or alloy props can NOT be repaired, but I may want to do so if even to carry as an emergency spare, should I break a prop one day.
Second, would anyone recommend a different prop, either brand, or specifications. I have no complaints about performance, but I have not formally tested it and don't push it too hard.
Third, as I was attempting to get the prop off, I noted a large quanitity of what looks like ski rope type material which was fused into the area between the stablizer sleeve and the stainless steel propeller shaft (correct my terminology if I am mis-speaking.) I was not sure if this is indeed some ski rope which I know was once wrapped up in the propeller, or if it is a packing material.
Lastly, I was able to get this prop off with only a rubber mallet. This was fortunate since my flywheel puller would not fit the propeller. Should I go ahead and invest in a $69.00 prop puller (there are some $300 ones out there, but that really seems like overkill) anticipating that I will not likely always be so lucky.
Pictures attached of prop and shaft/stabilizer area. Apologies for the poor focus/depth of field on the shaft. I was using a new camera and not used to it yet.
I have several related questions.
First, is it possible and worthwhile to try to have this prop repaired? My initial read is that these brass or alloy props can NOT be repaired, but I may want to do so if even to carry as an emergency spare, should I break a prop one day.
Second, would anyone recommend a different prop, either brand, or specifications. I have no complaints about performance, but I have not formally tested it and don't push it too hard.
Third, as I was attempting to get the prop off, I noted a large quanitity of what looks like ski rope type material which was fused into the area between the stablizer sleeve and the stainless steel propeller shaft (correct my terminology if I am mis-speaking.) I was not sure if this is indeed some ski rope which I know was once wrapped up in the propeller, or if it is a packing material.
Lastly, I was able to get this prop off with only a rubber mallet. This was fortunate since my flywheel puller would not fit the propeller. Should I go ahead and invest in a $69.00 prop puller (there are some $300 ones out there, but that really seems like overkill) anticipating that I will not likely always be so lucky.
Pictures attached of prop and shaft/stabilizer area. Apologies for the poor focus/depth of field on the shaft. I was using a new camera and not used to it yet.