Need help removing stock prop on '97 Super Sport

[JWAT]

I have been trying to remove the stock OJ prop on my Super Sport and am not having any luck. I purchased an Acme Harmonic Prop Puller and tried that and the prop did not budge. I had one guy give me a prop puller that he made for a 4-blade prop and it wouldn't fit around the blades on mine. Does anyone have another solution other than buying a different prop puller as I don't really want to spend the money on a c-clamp puller if I don't have to. Thanks in advance for any help.

[Andrew]

RE: Need help removing stock prop on

put a little bit of tension on the puller and pop the back of the "screw" part with a hammer

[Rick]

RE: Need help removing stock prop on

If Andrews advice doesn't work, put tension on the prop with the puller. Then heat the prop with a propane torch. Whenever I pull my prop I just loosen the nut then loosen the prop. If you remove the nut you may find the prop flying back towards you. When you reinstall it grease the shaft with a little waterproof grease. That will make it easier next time.

[Andrew]

RE: Need help removing stock prop on

i used anti-sieze on my last prop swap. dunno how it holds up against water though. guess i'll find out when i decide to upgrade.....

[JWAT]

I'm not sure you guys understand, or maybe I'm not understanding you. But, I have the harmonic puller right now which is the one where you screw the big nut on the end of the shaft and then hit it with a hammer to vibrate the prop off. I'm not sure what you mean by putting pressure on the puller and then tapping the back of the screw part??? I think you may be talking about the c-clamp type puller which is what I don't really want to buy if I don't have to.

[NCH2oSki]

I saw a photo of the harmonic puller last night, good luck getting it to work with a prop that has been on for a long time. Like the others suggested, you might try some heat on it from a torch. Othewise try to borrow one from your local inboard dealer, even if you have to pull the boat over there. Good luck.

[Rick]

Unfiortunately you are probably going to need a C- puller You may be able to borrow one locally or take the baoat to the local dealer and tip them $20 to borrow theirs

[Rick]

Unfiortunately you are probably going to need a C- puller You may be able to borrow one locally or take the boat to the local dealer and have them pull it.

[DanielC]

The harmonic prop "puller" was one of those ideas made by engineers that work good in theory, but not very good in practice. The idea is that when you hit the end of the Harmonic puller, it shocks the prop shaft forward, and the props inerta keeps it from moving, and it comes off. Most, if not all the impact is absorbed by the thrust bearings in your transmission. Do you really want to be pounding on them? I know the engine pushes on them constantly when the boat is moving, but it is a constant thrust.
Get the c-clamp type puller. Heating the hub of the prop shaft work., If you have something that can heat the hub quickly, before the shaft absorbs heat, heating the prop hub will work better. I use an oxy-acetelyne torch with a "poor mans" rosebud tip. (cutting torch, DO NOT hit the oxygen lever)
Be very careful where you point the flame. Direct it away from the strut. Do not ever point it at fiberglass.

[slow52]

I don't own a prop puller. This might work for you too.
I have always changed props by:
1. backing the prop nut off to the last few threads
2. heating the prop hub with a small propane torch until almost too warm for prolonged touch ~ 140F?
3. solid hit to the front of the prop hub with brass punch/hammer

I have never had trouble this way and always use anti-seize on shaft with new prop.