prop puller
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parbuckle
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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
MontyMariner
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£98+VAT Wow
DinghyMan
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Its about half the price of most prop pullers, and about twice the price of the metal its made of
jwfrary
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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
Hammers to remain in the toolbox when taking props off, you'll cause yourself all sorts of issues, from leaking p brackets to bent bits.
Small gearboxes especially those on small yacht engines are especially prone to bearing damage rearing it's ugly head down the road.
Probobly not an issue for many as thier boats only get a few 100 hours a year but I rather like the idea of things lasting as long as they can!
rogerthebodger
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Last time I pulled my prop off I used my puller and pute as much load on the prop and gave it a hit on both side s of the hub at the same time and the prop shocked off.
DO NOT hit the prop along the length of the prop shaft as you could damage the gearbox bearings
DO NOT hit the prop along the length of the prop shaft as you could damage the gearbox bearings
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38mess
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My prop still has the two dings in the boss where the guys in the yard took it off using a big hammer 
fisherman
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Called ringing: standard procedure with bigger props. I had a 20kg dolly weight and big lump hammer. 3ft prop, 2in shaft.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
NormanS
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My previous boat had a 49" four bladed propeller, which probably weighed about 100kg. (For a Gardner 6L3). The prop was made for me by Bruntons, and I specified 2 x 20mm tapped holes on the aft face of the boss. It was easy to remove the prop using set screws into the tapped holes, to hold a plate with a jacking screw, which located on the end of the shaft. No hammering required. Two tackles to take the weight of the prop.
