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Offline Serge_Krauss

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Bushing a Prop
« on: May 06, 2017, 10:34:00 AM »
I'm not sure this is the right section to ask, but...

What are you guys using to to reduce the diameter of a propeller hole, when it is too large for the engine's shaft diameter. Brass tubing? CF extrusion?... Thanks all!

SK
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Re: Bushing a Prop
« Reply #1 on: May 06, 2017, 01:37:52 PM »
Jim Lee has 1/4" i.d. prop bushings in two different o.d.s, don't know if he offers any other sizes.
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Re: Bushing a Prop
« Reply #2 on: May 06, 2017, 03:46:48 PM »
Duct tape .

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Re: Bushing a Prop
« Reply #3 on: May 07, 2017, 12:58:35 PM »
Serge I've used the telescoping aluminum K&S tubing from the hardware store.  May take two or three sizes to get you sleeved down.  A drop of cyA keeps the sleeves together when changing props etc. Trying to fill the hole and re-drill can be pretty hard to get perfect without some pretty fancy jigging.

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Re: Bushing a Prop
« Reply #4 on: May 07, 2017, 01:50:36 PM »
best, easiest  to use is  either spinner bushings, or  tubing, I just take aluminum tubing, roll a razor blade over it, and you can cut your own bushings in no time, different diameter tubes  will make it possible to bush most any prop

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Re: Bushing a Prop
« Reply #5 on: May 08, 2017, 09:03:35 PM »
Thanks guys! I'm off tomorrow to replenish my stock of tubing.

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Re: Bushing a Prop
« Reply #6 on: May 17, 2017, 07:20:08 PM »
A short piece of fiberglass arrow shaft works to go from 1/4" to 5/16".
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Re: Bushing a Prop
« Reply #7 on: May 23, 2017, 11:16:07 PM »
How about some fuel line?
I've heard it used for 1/2A's, but as long as the prop stays on center as you get the nut tight, you should be good, especially if the thrust washer has a not too sloppy fit to the shaft.
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