Water in maxprop?

[neil1967]

I recently dismantled my maxprop for the first time in preparation for replacing the cutlass bearing. There was a small amount of water (perhaps 5ml) inside the prop - is this normal? There are no seals and I guess the grease protects the internal workings as well as providing lubrication. Any thoughts?

Neil

 

[sailorman]

I recently dismantled my maxprop for the first time in preparation for replacing the cutlass bearing. There was a small amount of water (perhaps 5ml) inside the prop - is this normal? There are no seals and I guess the grease protects the internal workings as well as providing lubrication. Any thoughts?

Neil

Yes its under water. pump blakes seacock grease in to displace it

go on the Darglow site for manuals

 

[marchhare]

When I pump grease into the Maxprop I always get water being squeezed out before the grease comes through.

 

[neil1967]

OK - thanks. One less thing to worry about!

Neil

 

[sailorman]

do you know what the settings were before you dismantled the prop

 

[neil1967]

That might be a problem :-( It was only when the splined cone came out and I wiped the grease off that I saw the markings. I think the PO might have written them down - I have a vague memory of seeing the settings. The question is where......... If I can't find them, I how would I determine them?

Neil

 

[sailorman]

That might be a problem :-( It was only when the splined cone came out and I wiped the grease off that I saw the markings. I think the PO might have written them down - I have a vague memory of seeing the settings. The question is where......... If I can't find them, I how would I determine them?

Neil

A Crystal Ball :encouragement:
Dont ask how i know

Is it on the 406, if so Oyster will have the build file, that gave me a head start but i had to coarsen the pitch later

 

[neil1967]

Have not only found the manual, the settings are written on the cover!

If only it were always that easy!

Neil

 

[Sailfree]

Same for Variprop, grease in once a year and water out!

Pitch is set from outside and manufacturers recommended pitch marks easily visible. The pitch is not disturbed on annual removal.