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lakesidebob

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Prop to shaft attachment.
« on: June 20, 2013, 10:46:04 pm »
Hi All,could someone give me advice,as i am a newbie.I have a second  hand Model Slipway Rescue boat i am putting gear in,2.4 etc but have discovered the prop.is just a push fit onto the shaft ie.no screw thread and lock nut,the shaft is only small.What would be the best way to attach/glue in on,plastic to metal? I am a bit doubtful and can quite see it becoming detached in the middle of the lake.Many thanks in anticipation.Bob.
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Re: Prop to shaft attachment.
« Reply #1 on: June 21, 2013, 09:50:39 am »
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Re: Prop to shaft attachment.
« Reply #2 on: June 21, 2013, 10:47:18 am »
New shaft and threaded prop.


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Re: Prop to shaft attachment.
« Reply #3 on: June 21, 2013, 02:20:04 pm »
As it is a second hand boat are you totally sure it is a press fit onto the shaft ????   Is there any chance of you posting us a picture of the shaft....I have a funny feeling what you are seeing is the remains of the old prop...ie the brass threaded ferrule that the prop is bonded to....have you tried twisting it off with a pair of pliers to try and turn it off ...just a thought


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Re: Prop to shaft attachment.
« Reply #4 on: June 21, 2013, 05:28:44 pm »
Many thanks to you all for your help and Dave,now you've explained it i understand what's happened.The brass ferrell bit is missing from the prop.and the threaded part from the shaft has probs.corroded and fell off,anyway it's not there.In need to source a new shaft and propeller now and job done, can sail it with confidence.I am learning fast [newbie],thanks again to all.Great Forum.Bob.
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Re: Prop to shaft attachment.
« Reply #5 on: June 21, 2013, 07:02:35 pm »
Have a word with steve at model boat bits.... he will make you an inner shaft to your exact requirements
http://modelboatbits.com/
Top bloke with a very fast turn around on bespoke parts (just over a week from order to delivery in Finland)
Also if you have a Huco type coupling then I suggest you change it for one of his couplers
if you have one of these....
http://modelboatbits.com/shop/category_UNIVERSAL%2520COUPLINGS/UNIVERSAL-COUPLINGS.html?sessid=DenKZdKkMSbGzeGXRkMWqGRHwyA78F4sbd2tTO9XoTutIDjKBn32QdtsTX3GTcvh&shop_param=cid%3D%26


change it for one of these
http://modelboatbits.com/shop/category_MICROFLEX%2520COUPLINGS/MICROFLEX-COUPLINGS.html?sessid=DenKZdKkMSbGzeGXRkMWqGRHwyA78F4sbd2tTO9XoTutIDjKBn32QdtsTX3GTcvh&shop_param=cid%3D%26


Really makes a difference (much quiter in operation)
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