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    Correct prop torque for McCauley prop

    I'm putting on a new McCauley Prop on my 160 hp supercub.
    does anyone happen to know the torque specs on this prop? (for 3/8 inch bolts)
    the old one sure came off easy - so i'm guessing with the fine threads they don't torque them very much? ?
    I found a chart on Sensenich Props where on 3/8 inch bolts (which I have) they recommended 23 to 25 lb-ft
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    cliff
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    TORQUE

    22 lb-foot 3/8 dolts same prop on 85 cont ,better to be safe and check for 160 hp. Make sure to wire up properly and check tracking.Get hole instructions from your mec .I would also retorque after couple hours of
    operation just to be safe

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    Cliff,

    McCauley SB 227 lists 30-25 ft-lb dry torque for the 3/8 bolts.

    I have seen plenty of stretched propeller bolts from He-Man torque. Did you get new bolts with your propeller? The thread length of propeller bolts is different than standard AN bolts...

    Vickie

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