Outboard QuestionsSterndrive Questions

Q:

Should I use heat to install or remove my prop?
A: Heat should never be used to install a propeller, and, therefore, should seldom be required for removal. If a wheel puller and hammering with soft hammer on propellr and/or shaft end does not work, gentle warming with a blow torch may help. Do not use a welding torch as the quick, harsh heat will change the grain structure of the bronze, setting up internal stresses resulting in hub splitting.

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