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propshaft not extending
Posted: Fri Sep 16, 2016 2:57 pm
by marko
How can I get the sliding pot on my prop sliding again? It's solid and even some tough love with a lump hammer won't budge it. Would you suggest I soak it in a bucket of something for a week? Can someone post a picture of the end apart so that I know what I'm potentially damaging?
Re: propshaft not extending
Posted: Fri Sep 16, 2016 6:21 pm
by xvivalve
Isn't the adjustment by a screw thread?
Re: propshaft not extending
Posted: Fri Sep 16, 2016 7:43 pm
by marko
It has a cover that screws down but I thought that They are splined?
Re: propshaft not extending
Posted: Fri Sep 16, 2016 9:36 pm
by Carledo
It is splined and there is a grease nipple to grease the sliding joint (or maybe just a blanking plug) anyhow you could try disconnecting the sliding joint end and pumping some grease into it, maybe the hydraulic pressure of the grease will help it to part.
Otherwise, heat and a big hammer are the order of the day.
Steve
Re: propshaft not extending
Posted: Sat Sep 17, 2016 9:19 am
by marko
Heat and a hammer mostly sometimes always work with stuck things, I love it. Just need to take it off again and set too it. Thanks Carledo.