For my Speeditwin prop shaft,
I have a smaller shaft size seal on order in case I decide to just turn down the prop shaft.
OD won’t fit, so that will have to be sleeved.
Also have a piece of 1.005 OD stainless steel pipe coming, in case I turn down the
shaft and make a sleeve to fit over.
Also have a 25 mm polished shaft and woodruff key cutter, on order, so I can make a new shaft, or have fun trying.
Also am thinking about using the old broken shaft to practice brazing or mig welding and
turning down, for worn shaft seal areas.
I fitted the “worn” replacement prop shaft with new bearings and races, and set the backlash
today. No side play in the shaft when installed, so it’s just the seal area and looseness
where the prop mounts, that must be addressed.
Prepare to be boarded!
