prop play

[pepmyster]

You know what? You guys are the best! I will check that out in the spring. Can I get these nuts off using a channel lock style pliers?

[bud37]

QR_BBPOST Can I get these nuts off using a channel lock style pliers?

Nope.....get yourself one of these bad boys....AARRRRRRR......

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[Viper]

QR_BBPOST....Can I get these nuts off using a channel lock style pliers?

Unlikely. Having said that, if they're loose I suppose you might be able to but that's not what you should be using to reinstall them.

[Midnightsun]

I used a couple of really big adjustable wrench from the shop.

[pepmyster]

Do you know what size the nuts are supposed to be? At least if I get an adjustable wrench, I bring the right one.

[Midnightsun]

Not sure what shaft size you have . 1 1/2" shaft has a 1 1/8" thread and 1 1/4" thread for a 1 /3/4' shaft. Look up standard nut dimension for those and you should be good to go.

A 24" adjustable will do the job fine. You only need 1 wrench as you simply block up from the ground with lumber to support the prop blade so it does not turn when you wrench on it.

[bud37]

Just to add .....saw the previous post ..... According to the parts manual, those nuts are 1 3/4", for an 1 1/2" shaft.....you will need two wrenches, so as not to damage the threads like Hans said, especially if the nuts were torqued together properly, but in this case I don't think that prop got fitted right from what you are saying. That added to your adventure with the sand bar......might not be a bad idea to have a real good look at the other side......Good luck.

[pepmyster]

I did check the other side, Nothing at all, Thank God.