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Propeller shaft seals need replacing. Cover Nut is resisting removal. WD40 does not help. I have made a removal tool but I am reluctant to apply excessive force. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance for your thoughts.
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unless its a brand new unit I dont try it here in the salt pond.
to quick and easy to cut them out.
I use a dewalt bullit-point bit either 1/4 or 5/16ths.
drill two holes about 1/2 apart as close to but not damaging the case threads.
then go 180* and drill the third.
is a small dulled chiesel to break out the section with two holes then crack the ring at the third hole.
that ring nut is cheaper than breaking a skeg,cavitation plate or damaging the case threads.
takes about 5 minutes to break the nut.
the bullit point bits do not walk like standard 135* bits. -
Very interesting suggestion. Would you have any photos of the drilled/broken ring nut?
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however I have been removing the claw nuts from mercurys,yamaha's and mercruisers this way for 20+ years.
its the quickest,least damaging method.
the key is a good drill bit.
the bullit-point style,dewalt makes a nice one, wont walk and cut almost flat.Comment
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Thank you for the suggestion. I have considered this approach and now with your thoughts I will proceed.
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