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Non marine engines came with various camsshaft specs so could be marinised industrial unit say from a generator that ran all day at 2600rpm or may be a camshaft from a cannibalised unit the governor would be set at speed required

The method I use on my standard 2 blade 12 inch is not one hammer but two working either side striking in unison to set up a jarring effect you are not trying to hammer it off just to break the bond also make sure there is a nut on the end besides you:unsure:

I think a new member cannot immediately post pictures etc

I am referring to flexible shaft coupling from aft of gearbox to prop shaft this may not be what is in question as there is no picture but I have given details of the unit I am describing

You can get information on coxeng.co.uk many years since I removed one you basically tighten certain bolts to extract the rear portion of the unit also they advise not to use any lubricant or solvent the model I am referring to is Centa M 10 /12

Border line legal and probably best not upset perpetrators on second thoughts

When left unmanned on a mooring at night a small led light below would deter and is easy to do using modern technology better still music or the like just audible from deck also something indicating a presence aboard maybe cups and plates laying about in cockpit and if you are feeling...

Before attempting any in depth stripping down you can try listening via a stethoscope or metal rod to identify if any strange noise is coming from the gearbox or stuffing gland area , run the engiine at various revs also you could unbolt the coupling and listen to gearbox at various revs...

How about using a set of feeler gauges, one piece either side you need the thickest possible that can remain mobile then using decent long nose pliers attempt to clamp the card between the feelers the beauty of this method is you can vary the thickness to suit also I would try some mild heat...

Worth giving gearbox oil a sniff if for some reason it overheats especially ATF it discolours and has a burnt smell I know because I was advised it is ok to run gearbox in astern mode but later was advised to fit oil cooler,I did neither but changed to r/h prop

Some of the high speed inflators are apparently rated at 33amps nicknamed the screamer .My 15 year old setup is a Belgin Buchaneer 2 pin bulkhead socket mounted below close to fward hatch , a 50 amp cable is wired to a dedicated fused battery switch ,the belgin plugs are sold as a separate...

Another method of kickstarting a charger when your battery is dead just rig it in parallel to a good battery with jumper leads for short while to get some juice in it maybe turn off before disconnecting avoid sparking

Maybe get an inflateable in large size

I did not think of green waste bags they would be ideal also I have some already Thanks a lot MoodySabre you have saved me time and cash

Yes they look better