Reply To: ’53 Erude 3hp parts questions

[cron78]

…And next question:  I checked the rubber clutch on the prop after last night’s question about the shear pin.  The small area of exposed rubber at the back of the prop that I think is the clutch ring bushing is hard as a rock.  The larger diameter area of exposed clutch ring rubber at the front seems as soft as a marshmallow.  Is the rubber clutch part supposed to be extremely soft?

BTW, the prop is a 3-blade that seems a bit smaller than 6″ diameter and the 1952-’54 parts manual shows a two blade (6 1/8″).   I don’t see a part number on the prop; it is quite worn.  Any issues with running the 3-blade if it is a bit undersized?

Thanks,

Cron