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I hit a stick yesterday and bent one of the fins on my 14x19 LH prop up pretty good. By chance, does anyone have a good condition 14x19 LH short hub prop they would like to get rid of? eBay seems to be fairly empty of them and a new one is about $250.
Thanks!
I used to have that problem, so I adapted my drive to take the long hub props.
https://tinyurl.com/y3ksrgrg
Thanks, but I will not attempt to drill the prop shaft.
But with a little work, you can get a solas to fit.
https://tinyurl.com/y68y7ye4
https://www.getaprop.com/solas-amita-3-short-hub-propeller-volvo
Thanks, but I will not attempt to drill the prop shaft.I used to have that problem, so I adapted my drive to take the long hub props.
https://tinyurl.com/y3ksrgrg
But with a little work, you can get a solas to fit.
https://tinyurl.com/y68y7ye4
https://www.getaprop.com/solas-amita-3-short-hub-propeller-volvo
If you were asking about a long hub propeller, I suppose that you could find a way to drill a safety wire hole in the spinner and also in the Prop.
reverse the shift and use a RH prop if necessary, volvo`s are one of the drivee easily reversible
This short hub propeller is what your drive was intended for.
Hmmmm...I wonder why Jeff said it would take a little work? Jeff?
reverse the shift and use a RH prop if necessary, volvo`s are one of the drives easily reversible
Ed, yes it is very easy to do.
However, and for reasons that I cannot quite explain, when going from a LH prop to a RH prop (on a 250, 270 or 275) the exhaust outlet trim fin/torque tab is not as effective, often causing un-correctable steer torque!
I've tried that and did not like the way the boat handled.
Did you try adjusting the trim fin/torque tab?
Hmmmm...I wonder why Jeff said it would take a little work? Jeff?
I'm not sure. I do know that the prop linked to is NOT an AQ series propeller! The AQ series did not exit the exhaust through the prop hub!
Yes. Besides, I've got too much$ invested in LH props. Because I boat at various altitudes and get significant power loss at 4500' or higher, I use wither a 19, 17 or 15 pitch prop depending on the altitude and I keep spares for each.Did you try adjusting the trim fin/torque tab?
Thank you. Do you still have the customized ones for sale? Can you point me to the part number in this link? https://tinyurl.com/y4mhpu7wFWIW and FYI....... for those who have been running a LH prop for years and years, at some point in time you will want to examine the transmission vertical shaft "brass split ring keeper" for signs of expansion.
Yes. Besides, I've got too much$ invested in LH props. Because I boat at various altitudes and get significant power loss at 4500' or higher, I use wither a 19, 17 or 15 pitch prop depending on the altitude and I keep spares for each.
Thank you. Do you still have the customized ones for sale? Can you point me to the part number in this link? https://tinyurl.com/y4mhpu7w
am_dew said:Hi Rick,
You may recall I inquired about the steel split ring keeper you have for sale. I am a little concerned...will I need to reshim or anything other than remove the old one and replace it with yours? If you'd rather I post this question to my thread, please let me know.
You can email me at
Thanks,
Bob
No need to re-shim anything. Watch for the existing shims when you remove the top cover. They must go back as they were.
You will need a new top cover "looped gasket" and 5 new O-rings.
dip stick O-ring
drain plug O-ring
hollow bolt O-ring
oil drain back tube O-ring
large bearing O-ring
You will also need to make a vertical shaft fixture (support tool).
If you have an extra vertical shaft spline coupler, weld it to a 8" long piece of 2 X 2 X 1/4" angle iron.
Clamp the fixture in your bench vice.
Drop the transmission into the spline coupler, of which is now vertical.
This will hold the transmission while you remove the LH thread top nut.
Hah! You don't know the VP dealers around here (Sacramento). I was laughed at 15 years ago when I inquired about my then 32 year old engine and OD. I do see lots of them on eBay however.Go to your local VP shop..... they should have an extra coupler laying around.
Thank you! I'm trying to get a visual of this set up and how I will replace the brass spacer.I have quite a few AQ series parts left over from when I was doing AQ series repair.
I'll look today and see if I have any extra couplers laying around........ if so, I could send one to you.
Thank you! I'm trying to get a visual of this set up and how I will replace the brass spacer.
Very easy once you have loosened the top nut.
The purpose of the spare coupler clamped in a vice is to keep the transmission from turning as you loosen the LH thread top nut?
When welded to the surface of the angle iron, and when then placed in a vertical position in the vice.......... Correct!
Does the vertical transmission shaft have to be completely removed from the gear box to replace the spacer?
NO!
Does the vertical transmission shaft have to be completely removed from the gear box to replace the spacer?
NO!
These images may help explain.
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Keep in mind that the top nut is Left Hand.
When re-installing the nut, clean threads of any oil.
Use a thread locker...... Loc-tite, etc.
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