chrisf
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| posted on 22/11/04 at 11:51 PM |
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Cut Sierra prop works?
I'm having an obscene amount of trouble finding a US company to make a two piece prop. I went seaching through the list archives and came across
this topic. In it, Snoopy suggest that a Sierra prop get shortened on the
motor-side; everything else--including the center bearing--is used as is.
Is this true? If so, it is much easier finding the Merkurs (US Sierra equivalent as I understand) to donate the prop.
Any help is appreciated. I would hate to pay the post cost from BM, you know...
--Thanks, Chris
[Edited on 22/11/04 by chrisf]
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mangogrooveworkshop
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| posted on 23/11/04 at 10:39 AM |
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mangogrooveworkshop
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| posted on 23/11/04 at 10:40 AM |
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chrisf
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| posted on 23/11/04 at 01:46 PM |
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That is good news
But what is the process in detail? You use a lathe to lop off the short end. It looks like the slider goes on the engine side. Is this correct?
Forgove this question: are sliders commonly found at propshaft builders?
This is not really a project I'm keen on tackling myself, so I need to know what to tell the machinist/prop welder.
Like I said, I'm having a terrible time with this. I would like to have specific instructions to tell the builders. Also, what speed should the
prop be balance?
--Thanks for all the help.
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