Prop Installation Advice Needed

[golf101]

I've got a volvo penta duoprop. I dinged the back prop last weekend and have taken it and the front prop in to be checked out/reconditioned. I've got some questions about putting the props back on when I get them back.

1. I've got the manufacturer recommended lubricant, but do I lube just the drive shaft or also the inside of the prop?

2. How much lubricant should I use?

3. Volvo manual says to tighten the nut on the front prop to 45 ft. lb. and the rear to 50 ft. lb. How do I determine that?

Thanks much.

 

[hwsiii]

Re: Prop Installation Advice Needed

Just put plenty on the drive shaft and you will need a torque wrench to tighten them to the correct torque reading. Some of the time you can rent them from the larger auto parts stores. Hope this helps.


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[Silvertip]

Re: Prop Installation Advice Needed

You can buy inexpensive beam style torque wrenches in the tool section at any home improvement store such as Lowes, Home Depot, etc.

 

[golf101]

Re: Prop Installation Advice Needed

Thanks for the responses. Very helpful. One more question, though. I bought a beam style torque wrench at Sears, but the nut for the front prop requires a special wrench. (See link below or attachment). How do I tighten that nut to the required ft lbs?

http://www.marineengine.com/discus/messages/12487/32760.shtml