Bronze prop on tapered bronze shaft

[jennyo]

I had very difficult time removeing bronze prop from bronze tapered shaft
using a heavy duty prop puller.is it ok to use never seize on shaft to prevent
this from happening again.
Thanks for any help
jennyo

 

[steelespike]

Re: Bronze prop on tapered bronze shaft

Not an expert but have done a few props over 40 some years.
I believe the items should be clean and dry and torqued to a specific setting probably 50 ft lbs or less.
I have removed small props underwater with a 4 lb. hammer and a soft drift pin..
Maybe I was just lucky. If you do use never seize be sure it doesn't react with bronze and
don't over torque.