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df
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 31 Aug 2012 : 16:14:13
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whats the gossip then Trev? What have you broke and is the bovine bu99ering baron of benwick joining you? were aiming for ferry house tommorow night.
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trevork
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Posted - 31 Aug 2012 : 19:03:15
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| Baron's been and gone! That's how we discovered the problem when we tried to set off! For a few reasons, this was the first time the boat was to move since christmas. \was fine then! Anyway, on putting into gear there was an orrible clattering and banging and vibration from the back outside! Many wise opinions have been offered including something round the prop, prop loose, cutlass bearing ...... Still waiting for a lift and this might not be until the end of next week now as I have to return to civilisation to work for the boat fund! |
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df
United Kingdom
5994 Posts |
Posted - 02 Sep 2012 : 17:47:36
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We managed a whole week this time without breaking anything.
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trevork
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Posted - 08 Sep 2012 : 12:10:39
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It appears likely that "Glenmore" will need a new prop shaft. An engineering company has made an attempt to straighten the existing one at no small cost I might add! But, once again, on taking up drive, there is an unholy clattering and vibration from the rear that seems to come from the rear cutlass bearing. Local "sages" are suggesting that the attempted straighten has not worked and the consequent uneven running has worn down these bearings again. Although "Glenmore" has done very limited running since this repair back in July/August 2011, the company that did the work are washing their hands of any responsibility because of the time that has elapsed. Long discussions and concerns fall on very deaf ears!
Anyway, we lifted "Glenmore" yesterday for a look and another engineer suspects either bent or misaligned prop shaft. Both outside cutlass bearings need replacing for sure so the shaft has to be pulled and will be checked for straightness. Some "sages" are suggesting that straightening a bent prop shaft is never 100% successful and that its best to "bite the bullet" or "grasp this very expensive nettle" and go for a new one. Has anyone any opinions on this?
My next question is about a new shaft. It is somewhere in the region of five feet long with a taper at one end at least. The guesstimate of the engineer as to cost of a new one sets ones heart a fluttering seriously! £450!! And that is without any associated labour.
Has anyone any experience of buying a prop shaft? Where from? How much? Who's best to supply?
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Morse
United Kingdom
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Posted - 08 Sep 2012 : 21:40:27
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I have only limited experience of this, but I have never had any success with straightening shafts. In your position I would bite the bullet and buy new, especially after one expensive failure.
Sorry I can't be more help.
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Judd
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Posted - 09 Sep 2012 : 11:34:38
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Long ago and a time far away I was in the truck industry and used these guys with great success, http://www.northwestpropshafts.com/
Hopefully, you might find someone closer to you
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stratford4528
United Kingdom
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Posted - 09 Sep 2012 : 18:59:06
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| Go on to ebay Item no 15073273768. |
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df
United Kingdom
5994 Posts |
Posted - 09 Sep 2012 : 19:40:19
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Clements marine are good, they are just up the road from us.
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Deano
United Kingdom
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Posted - 09 Sep 2012 : 20:11:56
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Originally posted by df
Clements marine are good, they are just up the road from us.
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Very highly recommended, they will tell you that all propshafts need to be straightened as part of the manufacture process. Stock stainless is not stright enough for them!!!
AND not a rip off either!!!!
Dean - Boating on the Great Ouse.
Freeman 30 "Silver Gem"
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Deano
United Kingdom
1843 Posts |
Posted - 09 Sep 2012 : 20:13:36
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Originally posted by Judd
Long ago and a time far away I was in the truck industry and used these guys with great success, http://www.northwestpropshafts.com/
Hopefully, you might find someone closer to you
Take the word "marine" out of the equation and prices come tumbling down.
Sadly not the same at all. A marine prop shaft is just that, a marine prop shaft. It has a propeller on the end. A very different beast to a truck that has wheels.
Dean - Boating on the Great Ouse.
Freeman 30 "Silver Gem"
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Judd
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Posted - 10 Sep 2012 : 21:23:42
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Aha! that's why my my trucks took me to near bankruptcy!
Actually the guys' website blurb did say any type of application, and he was good way back when. |
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stratford4528
United Kingdom
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Posted - 10 Sep 2012 : 22:06:18
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| I missed a 2 out of the number 150723273768 There is some one on ebay who makes stainless shafts to order |
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Wot you broke?
