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Post Icon Posted: Aug. 15 2006,1:35 pm Post # 1 see this member send this member a private message  quote this post in reply
Who uses a prop-lock or devise to try to prevent the propellers from being stolen :confused


Am I paranoid or is it common to have props stolen?

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Post Icon Posted: Aug. 15 2006,1:46 pm Post # 2 see this member send this member a private message  quote this post in reply
It's never a bad idea to have a security device, whether it's a prop or the whole boat. I don't have a Prop Lock, but mine only goes to where it can be stolen a couple of times a year,,,,,

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Post Icon Posted: Aug. 15 2006,2:21 pm Post # 3 see this member send this member a private message  quote this post in reply
Quote (Carrera Elite @ Aug. 15 2006,12:46 pm)
It's never a bad idea to have a security device, whether it's a prop or the whole boat. I don't have a Prop Lock, but mine only goes to where it can be stolen a couple of times a year,,,,,

I'm kinda in that scenario......my boat doesn't sit out where its at risk much at all. Beside the fact its such a common prop.
I can see if its unique, counter rotating or super expensive surface drive unit...

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Post Icon Posted: Aug. 15 2006,2:44 pm Post # 4 see this member send this member a private message  quote this post in reply
What does a prop lock look like. I might have one as I am trying to pull mine off right now and it's giving me a fit. I thought I might have to run down and get a puller.

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Post Icon Posted: Aug. 15 2006,2:44 pm Post # 5 see this member send this member a private message  quote this post in reply
I have even heard stories of whole bravo drives being taken.  I think I will buya lock anyways..




Which brings me to #2.....  How tight to you torque the prop? I have a Volvo counter rotating unit.

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Post Icon Posted: Aug. 15 2006,10:00 pm Post # 6 see this member send this member a private message  quote this post in reply
It takes 5 minutes to pop the prop off how lazy can you get :laugh $600+ for a prop and who knows how much more to get it dialed in right and you leave it there for the taking, ought to just put a sign on it "Tricked out prop free for the taking" :rotflmao Not to mention all the shit on the road that can ruin it!..  :rolleyes

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Post Icon Posted: Aug. 16 2006,8:36 pm Post # 7 see this member send this member a private message  quote this post in reply
prop? They use those in the movies right? People steal 'em? :stupid

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Post Icon Posted: Aug. 16 2006,9:06 pm Post # 8 see this member send this member a private message  quote this post in reply
Yep They steal props, but I've never heard of anyone having a jet pump stolen, I guess nobody really wants them.  :laugh  :D  :bebe

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I'd lock it, or remove it when traveling and parking overnight.... :good
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Post Icon Posted: Aug. 17 2006,6:14 am Post # 10 see this member send this member a private message  quote this post in reply
As already stated.  Takes less than 5 minutes to remove it.  Why spend the money on a prop lock if you dont have to.
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Quote (Carrera Elite @ Aug. 16 2006,9:06 pm)
Yep They steal props, but I've never heard of anyone having a jet pump stolen, I guess nobody really wants them.  :laugh  :D  :bebe

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Quote (Carrera Elite @ Aug. 16 2006,9:06 pm)
Yep They steal props, but I've never heard of anyone having a jet pump stolen, I guess nobody really wants them.  :laugh  :D  :bebe

OR,.....the knuckleheads who would steal a prop just think someone beat them to it when they see a jetdrive! :D

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Post Icon Posted: Aug. 17 2006,8:08 am Post # 13 see this member send this member a private message  quote this post in reply
OK OK... All playin aside...


How tight do you torque your prop bolt???

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Post Icon Posted: Aug. 17 2006,11:16 am Post # 14 see this member send this member a private message  quote this post in reply
Why don't you check this out:

http://www.volvo.com/volvope...._manual

I woulda done it for you, but I don't know your engine specs :good

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Quote (PolarBearKing @ Aug. 15 2006,2:44 pm)
What does a prop lock look like. I might have one as I am trying to pull mine off right now and it's giving me a fit. I thought I might have to run down and get a puller.

If you don't need a puller it's on too loose IMHO
Get a puller.

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Quote (GlassMan @ Aug. 17 2006,11:16 am)
Why don't you check this out:

http://www.volvo.com/volvope...._manual

I woulda done it for you, but I don't know your engine specs :good

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Quote (Trailer Park Casanova @ Aug. 17 2006,3:01 pm)
If you don't need a puller it's on too loose IMHO
Get a puller.

Most definitely!.. :good
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Post Icon Posted: Aug. 18 2006,7:55 am Post # 18 see this member send this member a private message  quote this post in reply
I don't think you'ld want it that tight on a Merc. I've never had to use a puller on mine.......

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Quote (Carrera Elite @ Aug. 18 2006,7:55 am)
I don't think you'ld want it that tight on a Merc. I've never had to use a puller on mine.......

Well I'm far from a pro on outdrives but if the prop ain't tight on the shaft wouldn't that contribute to vibration and wear on the prop and the shaft???.. :stupid
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Quote (Carrera Elite @ Aug. 18 2006,7:55 am)
I don't think you'ld want it that tight on a Merc. I've never had to use a puller on mine.......

Well I'm far from a pro on outdrives but if the prop ain't tight on the shaft wouldn't that contribute to vibration and wear on the prop and the shaft???.. :stupid

Good question....
At Havi this week, my bro-in-law's Volvo outdrive would "wobble" when you first fire it up.....is that "normal"... :stupid
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Quote (shueman @ Aug. 19 2006,4:50 am)
Quote (GoFastRacer @ Aug. 18 2006,9:26 pm)
Quote (Carrera Elite @ Aug. 18 2006,7:55 am)
I don't think you'ld want it that tight on a Merc. I've never had to use a puller on mine.......

Well I'm far from a pro on outdrives but if the prop ain't tight on the shaft wouldn't that contribute to vibration and wear on the prop and the shaft???.. :stupid

Good question....
At Havi this week, my bro-in-law's Volvo outdrive would "wobble" when you first fire it up.....is that "normal"... :stupid

I wouldn't think so, any weird noises??.. :stupid
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Quote (GoFastRacer @ Aug. 19 2006,5:57 am)
Quote (shueman @ Aug. 19 2006,4:50 am)
Quote (GoFastRacer @ Aug. 18 2006,9:26 pm)
Quote (Carrera Elite @ Aug. 18 2006,7:55 am)
I don't think you'ld want it that tight on a Merc. I've never had to use a puller on mine.......

Well I'm far from a pro on outdrives but if the prop ain't tight on the shaft wouldn't that contribute to vibration and wear on the prop and the shaft???.. :stupid

Good question....
At Havi this week, my bro-in-law's Volvo outdrive would "wobble" when you first fire it up.....is that "normal"... :stupid

I wouldn't think so, any weird noises??.. :stupid

Nothin'....start it out of the water, nothin'.....
It just kinda "wiggles" for a few seconds until you put it in gear.... :rolleyes  :stupid  Take it right back out of gear, no wiggles.... :stupid
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Quote (shueman @ Aug. 19 2006,6:54 am)
Quote (GoFastRacer @ Aug. 19 2006,5:57 am)
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Quote (Carrera Elite @ Aug. 18 2006,7:55 am)
I don't think you'ld want it that tight on a Merc. I've never had to use a puller on mine.......

Well I'm far from a pro on outdrives but if the prop ain't tight on the shaft wouldn't that contribute to vibration and wear on the prop and the shaft???.. :stupid

Good question....
At Havi this week, my bro-in-law's Volvo outdrive would "wobble" when you first fire it up.....is that "normal"... :stupid

I wouldn't think so, any weird noises??.. :stupid

Nothin'....start it out of the water, nothin'.....
It just kinda "wiggles" for a few seconds until you put it in gear.... :rolleyes  :stupid  Take it right back out of gear, no wiggles.... :stupid

Maybe it's the motor not running right the first few seconds, that could cause it to shake!. :stupid
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Post Icon Posted: Aug. 23 2006,12:47 pm Post # 24 see this member send this member a private message  quote this post in reply
You shouldn't need a prop puller (Point in fact I don't even think they make one for I/O's?)  for an I/O style drive.  

Here's the correct recipe for how tight to tigthen a prop on a Bravo or Alpha Drive..  Put your prop on the outdrive (make sure your thrust washer is in there)    Put little key thingy on prop shaft, and nut on top of key thing..  Take your standard 12 inch socket handle..  Tighten the nut down to pretty close to the key thingy..   Line up the key thingy with the nut and go the rest of the way in..   Now tighten the shit out of it.   Not so tight where your hanging on the wrench or anything, but tight enough that you'd most certainly have to put some muscle into loosening it.   See if the tabs on your key thingy line up with any of the indentations on the prop hub.   If not, either tighten it just a hair more to get them to line up, or if that's not possible loosen (yes I said loosen) just a hair to get them to line up, and then hammer one or two of them down..

Not exactly rocket science on the torque specs.. ;)

GoFastRacer, the props on I/O's are lined up on a long shaft that's splined going through the prop.  There's very little (atleast there shouldn't be) wiggle room to begin with.  Once you snug it down there's no vibration etc.. unless you got an outta whack prop.



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Post Icon Posted: Aug. 23 2006,2:56 pm Post # 25 see this member send this member a private message  quote this post in reply
River Dave,

Howdy neighbor. Nice post on how to tighten your prop. Pretty much how I did it.

For those techy types, that just gotta know, 55lbs of torque is what is spec for a Bravo.

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