P.C.M. transmission

[pilarboat]

Mike, since you are trashing the trans it's no big deal but tighting the flanges together with the socket between is not a good idea. Just so you know I'm not trying to be a nit picker, I will tell you I've done it too but you risk distorting the flanges. When you go to align the trans/engine to the shaft you might get it wrong. The max tolerance is .004" for a 4" flange. It's easy to bend the flange when they don't come apart easy.

Ship: Thanks for the reply. When I get the shaft shortened, I will take the shaft coupling flange to the machine shop to ensure it is not bent. It took me another 4 hours to get the coupling off the shaft using fine thread bolts.

With the flange off the shaft, and rudder removed, I have the prop still attached to the shaft and using a harmonic puller cannot get the prop off. I do not have anything to heat the prop hub. I am going to take it to the machinist to get him to remove the prop. And, yes, I have the shaft on a flat surface work bench with the prop hanging at the edge of the bench.

I'm wondering if a machine shop has some magic to put the hub back on to make it easier to remove. And, no, I don't want to use a split coupling but will ask the machinist.

And BTW, there is no nit-picking when doing things the right way on a boat.

Mike

 

[Ship]

Try a good heat gun, hair dryer up close or infrared heat lamp/heater(propane or electric). And banging on the hub always help break it free. Just don't get too aggressive with the banging. Little taps are all that's needed. Oh I am assuming you have a prop puller attached and under tension.

 

[pilarboat]

Try a good heat gun, hair dryer up close or infrared heat lamp/heater(propane or electric). And banging on the hub always help break it free. Just don't get too aggressive with the banging. Little taps are all that's needed. Oh I am assuming you have a prop puller attached and under tension.

Ship: Yes, have a prop puller as tight as I can get it...bugger's on there. I'm taking it to a prop shop in the morning, let them get it off, probably in a sec.

BTW, I just noticed you are in Atlantic City. I grew up in Cape May during the late 40's and 50's, then left there in '71. I fished, then got drafted, then college, then goners. One thing I remember about AC was that the bars were open 23 hrs a day.

 

[Ship]

A buddy of mine fished out of Cape May back then. Commercial fishing. Guy's name is Bob Spier, Nick name was Sinbad. And yes they still are open a long time. I stopped drinking in 73 because.. well you know.

 

[pilarboat]

Ship: Don't know Bob Spier. I departed Cape May 1971. Machine shop got the prop off and told me the key was jammed.

 

[Ship]

It's a boat. Enough said. He was on boats then but I can't remember what I had for breakfast so I get that besides maybe not knowing him 70 when?