Frozen Prop Removal

[Highmaster499]

Seems if there is little info on removing a frozen prop......here's how we did it. <br /> <br />For those Mercury OB owners who may have to tackle that job some where down the path, here's what we did. Time required 4 hours.<br /> <br />Using a side cutting wheel grinder we made a circular cut (about 1/2 " out from the back lower unit) around the back-end of the outer hub. Then cut 4 slits thru the outer aluminum hub parallel to the shaft which gave us access to the three aluminum hub support supports. We cut those and then pealed the 3 aluminum prop sections off the rubber hub. The rubber hub was then sliced off leaving the outer frozen shaft. <br /> <br />The stub end of the outer shaft allowed us to attach a standard (3 leg-6") wheel fuller. We then lightly heated the outer shaft (not the spline)with a butane torch while applying increasing pressure on the puller. With a pop it came loose leaving the spline in excellent condition.<br /> <br />Hope this helps.....

 

[dick]

Re: Frozen Prop Removal

Hit the whole thing with a big propane torch ,the rubber in the hub expands and pops off the prop , then take a chisel and tap off the spline sleeve, messy , and lots of smoke but it works.

 

[Backlash]

Re: Frozen Prop Removal

A word of caution......When using the method **** mentioned, I've seen props fly off like they were shot from a howitzer. So use common sense & don't be standing in the line of fire. <br />Backlash

 

[Backlash]

Re: Frozen Prop Removal

Darn censor......."method D-i-c-k mentioned....."

 

[dick]

Re: Frozen Prop Removal

Sorry I should of said that , I've done it a few times but I should of cautioned others .

 

[johnkc]

Re: Frozen Prop Removal

i wrap a chain around it and secure the other end of the chain to the trlr

 

[12Footer]

Re: Frozen Prop Removal

I hate when that happens.