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Props not as stated

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Props not as stated

Postby tonyiiiafl » September 11th, 2020, 5:29 am

I bought a set of props from a seller that he stated were 22 x 21 for my 390CPMY. The shafts were 1.5” so I would need the brass adapter to step down to 1 3/8” no issue here. My WOT range is 4000 to 4400. I am able to , on a GOOD day hit 4000, usually I am in the 3900 range. We run HEAVY all the time. Full fuel and water, LOTS of provisions. ANYWAY, prop shop called and said after a scan the props measure 21.2 and 20.7 and 21 pitch respectively. They originally wanted to pitch at 22 x 20 for the 4400 number, by his calculations.

I am waiting to speak to him today, as he is one of the most respected prop shops around. He is suggesting we make both 21.2 x 21 pitch. I respect his suggestion, but looking for opinions on running a 3/4” smaller prop than the 22 spec’d. I guess I should have bought new, as these were a great price at $340.00 each with shipping. However, tune is $516.00 each Nd adaptive $1.15.00. SO I am at $950.00/prop. However a new one is $1760.00 from him. What are your opinions. I am still at 1/2 price of new, so I guess I am still in good shape.

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Re: Props not as stated

Postby mjk1040 » September 11th, 2020, 5:58 am

Your into them now go for it and give it a try!
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Re: Props not as stated

Postby tonyiiiafl » September 11th, 2020, 8:26 am

Yes I contacted the seller and he replied “You bought used props”. I paid by PayPal, so we will see. I am not looking for a full refund, jut some as now. II have to repitch.
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Re: Props not as stated

Postby Midnightsun » September 11th, 2020, 8:59 am

FYI, used props are just that, used. They may have been rebuilt many times which normally results in smaller diameter than original with each rebuild.
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Re: Props not as stated

Postby Jangocat » September 11th, 2020, 10:09 am

Paypal won't do you much good. I had a problem with something that I had purchased on line and not delivered but Paypal showed that it had been delivered so too bad. My credit card company went after the seller and I got a full refund. Jim
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Re: Props not as stated

Postby rjr » September 11th, 2020, 8:57 pm

Setting the "spares" security aspect aside, why was the purchase made?
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Re: Props not as stated

Postby tonyiiiafl » September 12th, 2020, 8:24 am

It was made because I have 22 x 22 now and cant hit WOT. Usually around 3900, and WOT is 4000 to 4400. I was hoping to get in the middle somewhere. And I dont like not having a spare set aboard so do. I believe these will get me approx another 200 REVS
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Re: Props not as stated

Postby km1125 » September 13th, 2020, 1:13 pm

mjk1040 wrote:Source of the post Your into them now go for it and give it a try!

I agree. After running the "new" props with the new size, you could then retune your stock props to get even better and use these as good spares.

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