Re: Shear Pin Failures - Causes/suggestions/cures?

Andrew Sallee (ajsallee@engin.umich.edu)
Sun, 29 Nov 1998 13:31:17 -0500 (EST)

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West Wight Potter Website at URL
http://www.lesbois.com/wwpotter/
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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?

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
> http://www.lesbois.com/wwpotter/
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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?