lycoming flange prop lugs

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ron

Registered User

Wanaka,NZ

• Oct 15, 2013

• #1

Am trying to remove prop lugs from my aerosport power 0 375 so I can fit longer lugs for my prince wooden prop.Any suggestions gratefully received!:lol:

 

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Super11XP

Registered User

Hot Springs, SD

• Oct 15, 2013

• #2

I Just did this on my 0-320 so I can install a catto prop (someday) I used a short piece of tubing about 1"diameter X 3/4" long and stacked washers on top of it. Then with a short an-6 bolt start pulling the lug out from the rear. I had to put a bolt in from the front side also and tap gently on it with a hammer as I applied pressure with the bolt from the rear. Hopefully this makes sense.

 

Bill Rusk

BENEFACTOR

Sandpoint, Idaho

• Oct 15, 2013

• #3

Here is a photo

Bill

 

txpacer

SPONSOR

Iowa Park, TX

• Oct 15, 2013

• #4

I have successfully used a gear puller to push it out from the front.

 

R

ron

Registered User

Wanaka,NZ

• Oct 15, 2013

• #5

Thanks for the great and quick replies.Problem,the head of the lug catches on the crankcase and consequently the lug cannot be fully withdrawn.Am I missing something???

 

Bill Rusk

BENEFACTOR

Sandpoint, Idaho

• Oct 15, 2013

• #6

It is REALLY close. Rotate the engine so the lug is at 11 or 1 oclock if I remember correctly.

Bill

 

R

ron

Registered User

Wanaka,NZ

• Oct 15, 2013

• #7

Bill Rusk said:

It is REALLY close. Rotate the engine so the lug is at 11 or 1 oclock if I remember correctly.

Bill

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Thanks Bill will try tomorrow

 

R

ron

Registered User

Wanaka,NZ

• Oct 17, 2013

• #8

It worked thanks Bill,had to grind a little off the flange on each of the lugs though.This was approved by the lug manufacturer.About 2-30 to 3 oclock worked for me!