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John Butler
Member
Username: nedkelly
Post Number: 23
Registered: 11-2008
| | Posted on Sunday, November 01, 2009 - 07:26 pm: | 
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Hi guys,
I was out on the river yesterday and it looks like God put a bloody log right in the path of my prop and put a small bend in the tip. My question is can this aluminium prop be restraightened? Can I do it myself or do I need to take it to someone with special tools and a need to empty my wallet? |
Still Bill
Member
Username: still_bill
Post Number: 54
Registered: 10-2007
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 03, 2009 - 02:44 pm: |
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Yes, it can be fixed. They can even replace missing chunks, which would probably be necessary if you try to fix it yourself. Cost around $50-60 usually. |
Hans R. Flateboe
New member
Username: hansroald
Post Number: 3
Registered: 08-2008
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 03, 2009 - 03:14 pm: |
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From my point of view it is not recommended. You said small bend in the prop tip but you have to be 100 % sure that you do not have any vibration problem. This because vibration problem can lead to bearing and seal problem later. |
Rollie Rose
Advanced Member
Username: profisher
Post Number: 557
Registered: 12-2008
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 03, 2009 - 10:24 pm: |
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Prop shops can easily repair and balance the repaired goods. Should save you a few pennies over replacing with new. |
John Butler
Member
Username: nedkelly
Post Number: 24
Registered: 11-2008
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 03, 2009 - 10:39 pm: |
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Thankyou very much for the valuable info guys. |
jamie campbell
Advanced Member
Username: outboard_doctor
Post Number: 729
Registered: 02-2009
| | Posted on Monday, November 09, 2009 - 04:50 am: |
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You can panel beat the blade back into shape if it is not too badly bent, yourself without fear of it being out of balance. The prop will not get heavier on one blade because you hit it. |
John Butler
Member
Username: nedkelly
Post Number: 25
Registered: 11-2008
| | Posted on Monday, November 09, 2009 - 07:08 am: |
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Thanks again guys...
Do I need to use heat....? I will take it off and see what I can do.. |
jamie campbell
Advanced Member
Username: outboard_doctor
Post Number: 734
Registered: 02-2009
| | Posted on Monday, November 09, 2009 - 10:15 pm: |
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If the blade is bent less than 45 deg it will tap back into place.
Remember to place prop blade on heavy object (steel)then hit it with a hammer |
