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Gary S 
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gt40KS
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Ha ha ! Funny stuff Gary.
Yes, It's been a while since I've been around these types of 'spirited discussions'. They can be quite informative. And entertaining ... LOL |
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I have no idea on how they expect you to hit the end of the puller when you can't even get a socket and ratchet between it and the rudder.
 There's more than one way to skin a Democrat, (whoops I meant cat) I have found that the heat method works quick and easy with less chance of F-ing something up. |
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Jonny Quest
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Use a GOOD prop puller. The "Iron Man" is a good one. As was mentioned above, keep the prop castle nut on -- just a few threads is all you need. Give the puller plenty of torque. I keep the prop from turning with a block of wood wedged against the trailer cage. Then I go inside and get something to eat. The bang usually comes within 5 minutes or so. Also as mentioned above, a really stubborn prop may need some heat from a propane torch on the propeller hub. This methodology has never let me down. I stay away from whacking the prop so as to protect the transmission.
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Duane, I feel rapping the draw bar is different than whacking it with a hammer to disassemble the spindle.  I'd call the "rapping" more of a tapping. I too have done it many times and typically with the 3/4" wrench I use to loosen the draw bar. 
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