removing prop

dvrdwn

Petty Officer 3rd Class
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i have a 1977 55hp johnson and i,m trying to take the prop off. i have the nut and the washer off but the prop still won't come off .i tryed using a block of wood and a hammer.
 

crxess

Chief Petty Officer
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Re: removing prop

Soak it real good in PB Blaster. Let it sit for a few hours and try the wood/hammer again.
 

dvrdwn

Petty Officer 3rd Class
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Re: removing prop

i gave it a good spray and will try it tomarrow.
thank you!
 

BAproject

Petty Officer 1st Class
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Re: removing prop

Maybe you should try renting a universal gear type puller from Autozone.

Bam, Bam and it's off
 

dvrdwn

Petty Officer 3rd Class
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Re: removing prop

the prop goes into the engine so i cant get the arms to grab on anything
 
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