Tightening Prop Bolts

[CCC79]

I have a super air and the prop support arm needs tightening. Trouble is the 4 screws have bolts on the other end and these are right under the engine. How do I get in to tighten them? At the moment it looks like I have to strip the ballst tanks out etc and even then it might be too difficult. Surely there must be some kind of way round this?
Help!!!!!

[richard]

RE: Tightening Prop Bolts

Remove the ballast tank you can reach, if the screw are loose ,should take out and put back with marine sealent achive for preventing water leak.

[CCC79]

RE: Tightening Prop Bolts

is the removal of the tank easy enough ?

[ag4ever]

Remaval is really easy.

Just two bolts hold the tanks in, and three hoses to disconnect, and they lift out.

I remove mine for general service when I don't have the dealer do it. It really makes it a lot easier.

[TrailInn2]

I had to tighten these on my 96 Super Sport. I don`t have ballast tanks so follow the other guys advice on removing those. Once they are out the bolts are not hard to get to. I removed one at a time sealed the hole and replaced the bolt and nut. Then for peace of mind put a bead around the bracket underneath. Stopped the leaking!!

[CCC79]

OK, thanks a lot