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Forum: Monohull Sailboats 11-03-2016, 13:27
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Posted By Cadence
Re: Transmission to Prop shaft

We are probably speaking old school. You maybe right on the castellated nut and holes in the bolt heads. I'm sure today there are better ways? Or not?
Someone said monel wire and I said NiCad. It...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 11-03-2016, 11:36
Replies: 28
Views: 3,303
Posted By Cadence
Re: Transmission to Prop shaft

Mousing as I recall was using nuts that had very small holes on each flat for wire. Enabling finite securing of torque.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 11-03-2016, 10:59
Replies: 28
Views: 3,303
Posted By Cadence
Re: Transmission to Prop shaft

I've done it. seems to me every nut flat had a hole. It is probably old school today. As I recall it was nickel chromium wire?
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 11-03-2016, 10:33
Replies: 28
Views: 3,303
Posted By Cadence
Re: Transmission to Prop shaft

I thought wiring was the standard for aircraft? I wouldn't us SS for anything rotational as prop. coupling. It has no shear strength. A good old grade eight, split washer and never seize on the...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 11-03-2016, 10:03
Replies: 28
Views: 3,303
Posted By Cadence
Re: Transmission to Prop shaft

Quoting myself!

PS, replacing the shaft flange will be cheaper than the flex..
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 11-03-2016, 09:28
Replies: 28
Views: 3,303
Posted By Cadence
Re: Transmission to Prop shaft

You might ask a machine shop. Even a rough sketch will probably give them an idea and let you know what to bring them and probably the cost. Pic might help but go with a sketch that has measurements.
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