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Prop removal problems

Mike Adams

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I have a 80 hp Mariner with a ss prop that I can't get off. I have removed the prop nut and lock ring. Apparently the prop is seized to the shaft I'm assuming because of corrosion. The motor does not appear to have been run in salt water too much do to the condition of paint, but don't know much of the motor's history. I tried wd 40, pb blaster soaking for a couple of days, with a gear puller and chains wrapped around the prop. Still would not budge. Any Ideas on how to get the prop off.
 
You could try to put pressure on the prop with your puller, then jar the shaft with a block of wood, Carefully!
 
I tried with puller with no success and hate to cut a perfectly good stainless steel prop. I guess I will have to just leave the prop on until something happens to it that requires me to cut it off.
 
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