I think Louie hit it on the head (or prop?). It the original plastic prop,
I think (not the first owner), and it does have a lot of play. I'll put
this on the list of things to try!
-----Original Message-----
From: Andrew Sallee <ajsallee@engin.umich.edu>
To: SolarFry@aol.com <SolarFry@aol.com>
Cc: wwpotter@tscnet.com <wwpotter@tscnet.com>
Date: Sunday, November 29, 1998 1:32 PM
Subject: Re: Shear Pin Failures - Causes/suggestions/cures?
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> West Wight Potter Website at URL
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>One of the largest points of slip in the drivetrain that protects parts
>like the shear pin is the slippage of the prop. Is the prop original? Or
>has it been 'upgraded' to a larger (much larger?) prop?
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>Andrew Sallee
>ajsallee@engin.umich.edu
>
>On Sun, 29 Nov 1998 SolarFry@aol.com wrote:
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>> West Wight Potter Website at URL
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>> In a message SR500F@aol.comwrite:
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>> A check of shear pin fit against propeller may be worthwhile to check for
>> tigthness. If it is too loose, placing something in prop to prevent
lashing
>> back and forth would be in order. Or maybe it's time for a new prop? Or
maybe
>> the prop is not on tight enough allowing it to wiggle?
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>> Any other solutions?
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