prop lock removal
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prop lock removal
I recently purchased a 26 scarab excel with an alpha drive. The drive has what appears to be a mc gard prop lock- the kind with the star shaped nut, and a stainless shield around it. The previous owner has lost the key. Any idea of the manufacturer of the lock so I can see about getting a replacement, or-- how to remove the lock without destroying the prop or shaft? thanks.
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Re: prop lock removal
There is a much nicer product than the McGard Prop Lock.
Please visit the website www.100mphBoatBling.com or www.PerformanceBoat.us website for the new prop lock that has a high "Bling: factor.
Please visit the website www.100mphBoatBling.com or www.PerformanceBoat.us website for the new prop lock that has a high "Bling: factor.
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I understand you are getting a key but you can grind a socket to fit close enough and tap it in with a hammer and remove the lock in a pinch. I did this to my own drive one morning in about 15 minutes because I couldn't find the key. It does destroy the lock and the socket but it gets the job done.
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Shouldn't be telling the world this but i'm getting rid of my locks so.take a prop lock socket it doesn't matter if its the right one or not.but it on the lock and hit it with a hammer until the little teeth dig into it which now it makes it's own slots.tthe rest is easy just turn it with a ratchet and your done.
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Originally Posted by docmanrich37
Shouldn't be telling the world this but i'm getting rid of my locks so.take a prop lock socket it doesn't matter if its the right one or not.but it on the lock and hit it with a hammer until the little teeth dig into it which now it makes it's own slots.tthe rest is easy just turn it with a ratchet and your done.
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Originally Posted by mwdill
and you were worried about me using your tools :
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Re: prop lock removal
Here is a photo of the new 100mphPropLock. We will be shipping product in April 2006. It is currently being manufactured to fit the following drives:
Alpha, Bravo, TRS, Cobra, King Cobra with a 3/4" x 16 propshaft.
$69.95
Thanks,
Don
Alpha, Bravo, TRS, Cobra, King Cobra with a 3/4" x 16 propshaft.
$69.95
Thanks,
Don