Can_38 Posted July 10, 2013 Report Share Posted July 10, 2013 Appears to be an old rusted cotter pin which I assume needs to be removed? This is all new to me and any advice would be appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiel Posted July 10, 2013 Report Share Posted July 10, 2013 Remove cotter pin from hub nut, remove (unscrew) hub nut then pull prop straight off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Can_38 Posted July 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2013 Cotter pin broke while trying to pull it out = great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey buoy Posted July 10, 2013 Report Share Posted July 10, 2013 Use a small drift punch or nail about the same size as the hole(little smaller),and drive the remaining piece out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HTHM Posted July 10, 2013 Report Share Posted July 10, 2013 Use a long punch to get the remnants of the old cotter pin out. Or a finishing nail with the point ground off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HTHM Posted July 10, 2013 Report Share Posted July 10, 2013 Use a small drift punch or nail about the same size as the hole(little smaller),and drive the remaining piece out. Great minds think alike! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhickey Posted July 10, 2013 Report Share Posted July 10, 2013 You may want to put some penetrating oil on it before you try driving it through. If you don't have a long punch you can the but end of a drill bit after you let the oil work its magic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frodobuggins Posted July 10, 2013 Report Share Posted July 10, 2013 I would start with this And if that doesnt work i end up here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grimsbylander Posted July 10, 2013 Report Share Posted July 10, 2013 Plan a fishing trip north of Honey Harbour on Georgian Bay. Dozens of props get taken off there every year!! Yup, the slender flat faced punch will do the trick. Soak it now with penetrating oil while you're getting the punch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Can_38 Posted July 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2013 Soaked in oil over night, one quick tap and it popped out. Now that I have it off I have discovered no one carries these old props on the shelf. Online purchase it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey buoy Posted July 13, 2013 Report Share Posted July 13, 2013 There's some good repair shops around,most fix in under a week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danc Posted July 13, 2013 Report Share Posted July 13, 2013 Be sure to grease the spline on your prop shaft for easy removal next time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HTHM Posted July 13, 2013 Report Share Posted July 13, 2013 That prop is easily repaired, and for less than the cost of a new one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhioFisherman Posted July 13, 2013 Report Share Posted July 13, 2013 You might want to look for a brass or stainless cotter pin in your spare time? A marine store or decent nut and bolt supplier should have them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Kota'sDad Posted July 13, 2013 Report Share Posted July 13, 2013 Can_38, can't tell what motor you're working with but if it uses a shear pin, like the older small h.p. Johnsons, be sure you have several extras and always have one or two with you in the boat . . . . . plus a pair of pliers to remove that cotter key! If you do not have a dealer near where you can pick up several shear pins, just Google "outboard shear pin material". There is a variety of readily available matrials you can use to cut your own pins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Can_38 Posted July 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2013 Can_38, can't tell what motor you're working with but if it uses a shear pin, like the older small h.p. Johnsons, be sure you have several extras and always have one or two with you in the boat . . . . . plus a pair of pliers to remove that cotter key! If you do not have a dealer near where you can pick up several shear pins, just Google "outboard shear pin material". There is a variety of readily available matrials you can use to cut your own pins. It's a 1994 40hp Force. What the heck, just put an order in through Online. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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