Re: Replacing JW Propeller Shaft Oil Seal

[grover]

Look to see if there is a little bit of a burr or bulge around the shear pin’s hole. If a prop hits an obstruction with enough force to shear the pin, it can cause distortion of the shaft. This distortion is just enough to make the shaft jam or stick when you try to pull it out of the #23 bearing housing. Use a fine flat file to go over the shear pin hole and you will see the high spot. File it until it’s back to the original radius and the shaft will slide out easily. Then you can use a seal puller to get the seal out.