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neil459(at)btinternet.com
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Posted: Mon Jan 22, 2007 11:14 pm Post subject: Prop Bolts

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I’m having great difficulty in locating a source for a set of prop bolts. I’m fitting a replacement second hand Colin Walker wooden prop which has a boss that’s thinner than the   

original and used the standard bolts supplied by Vans. Can anyone direst me to a source/supplier. I’ve tried Spruce and Wicks without luck. I’ve also tried Colin Walker but can’t locate him, would anyone have his contact details. I need bolts with an overall length of 7 ¾” may be someone has a set to sell.    

   

Neil Henderson RV9A  G-CCZT  

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peter(at)mather.com
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Posted: Tue Jan 23, 2007 2:22 am Post subject: Prop Bolts

Neil

  

 Not quite sure what you mean. Vans states that the  thickness of a wooden prop should be 4 3/8" and to use spacers to make up the  difference if your prop is thinner (DWG C4). This ensures that the distance  between the spinner support plates is correct for the spinner profile. They sell  1/8" spacers ready cut and drilled. I'm using a Chris Lodge wooden prop which is  only 4" thick so am using 3 spacers between the prop and the front spinner  plate. Doing this the prop bolts are the correct length and the spinner  fits.

  

 Hope this helps

  

 best regards

  

 Peter

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n320wt(at)yahoo.com
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Posted: Tue Jan 23, 2007 3:50 am Post subject: Prop Bolts

Neil, Check with Saber Manufacturing, same people that make prop extensions. http://www.geocities.com/sabermfg/index.html



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december29(at)bellsouth.n
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Posted: Tue Jan 23, 2007 5:48 am Post subject: Prop Bolts

Neil,

   When it comes to prop bolts and extensions,  Saber IS the place!  He designed an extension for my -8 (aerobatic prop  with counterweights so van's spinner doesn't fit) that is an absolute work of  art.  Don't have names in front of me, but great operation.  He will  give you information on how to do it the right way.

  

 John

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Posted: Wed Jan 24, 2007 3:15 am Post subject: Prop Bolts

Peter  

   

Thanks for your input. As it happens I was using a Chris Lodge prop with the spacers exactly as you describe. Unfortunately I busted the prop landing; you might remember the incidence when the P2 stick came out of its socket at flare. Chris is no longer manufacturing props so I can’t obtain a direct replacement. The Colin Walker prop I have is a beauty specifically for a 150HP Lycoming 320 but its boss is just over 3 ¾” thick. This means I’d need 5 spacers plus the crush plate. I’ve spoken to Vans and my inspector and neither are happy with this setup. A crush plate 1 1/8” thick would probably do the trick but prop bolts of the correct length seemed the answer. What do other folk think?  

   

Neil Henderson  RV9A  G-CCZT  

   

   

           

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Posted: Wed Jan 24, 2007 11:14 am Post subject: Prop Bolts

Neil

  

 What about two crush plates one either side of the  spinner front plate. The most you would then need is one extra spacer. Its a  pity Chris isn't producing any more. I think I got his last prop before he ran  out of wood

  

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Posted: Wed Jan 24, 2007 8:07 pm Post subject: Prop Bolts

In a message dated 1/24/2007 11:17:27 A.M. Pacific Standard Time,  peter(at)mather.com writes:

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 I've heard of losing your mojo.  Is it kinda like that??

  

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