Re: VP prop mechanism question

From: William Gowen <wdgowen_at_gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 3 Mar 2014 15:22:07 -0500

Cut the tubing short enough for the shaft to stick out a little. Put a drop
of thick CA on the shaft. It will stick to the shaft and keep the tubing
from sliding forward. To take apart crush the CA with pliers and scrape off
the remnants.


On Mon, Mar 3, 2014 at 12:23 PM, <mkirda_at_sbcglobal.net> wrote:

>
>
> Greetings.
> In the plans that have been published, there is a bit of teflon tube at
> the end of the prop shaft holding the VP mechanism onto the shaft. I have
> always understood that this is stuck on with Ambroid/Duco/Sigment so it can
> be dissolved if necessary.
>
> Over the weekend while steering, the teflon shifted, not enough to come
> off but it was loose. It caused the prop to get all wonky/wobbly. Nothing
> serious, but enough to make me question why.
>
> What to others do to keep this critical joint from coming loose?
> I would coat with glue, add teflon and put a large blob on the end to
> anchor it.
>
> Regards.
> Mike Kirda
>
>
Received on Mon Mar 03 2014 - 12:22:24 CET