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    HELP gerbox prop bearing problem !!!

    right then ive just had my box fully rebuilt (type 9 )and had a new rear prop bush fitted and also had my prop rebuilt with new joints and balanced for peace of mind but when ive come to fit my prop it goes in past the oil seal and then hits something solid im guessing the prop bush ??? ive tried wiggling it to see if its a case of not being central with no luck , now i thought there was only one size hence the head scratching ive pulled the box back out and filled the end of me prop to a smother tapper and still same problem any ideas before i take it back to the gearbox place i had it done at ???

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    Re: HELP gerbox prop bearing problem !!!

    hi there so after incerting an inch or so it stops...if so then they havnt pressed the bearing far enough with the sounds of things......not very hard to do your self tho if you can remove the seal without killing it................it very much sounds like your instincts r right....hope you sort it regards nel

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    Re: HELP gerbox prop bearing problem !!!

    thanks mate so is it just a case of removeing the seal (will just get another one as from what i can remember there a bitch to get out ) and hitting it in a bit more with a drift ??? and if its not in enough then why wont it go in to the bush at all surely nocking it in will only cause the same issue but a bit furthure in ??? and is there a stop it will go up to how do i tell its in enough ???

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    Re: HELP gerbox prop bearing problem !!!

    if your a little unsure rkid i would defo take it back to the builders who didi the mistake in the first place....but doing it yourself you will no how far it goes in....it shouldnt be really hard to driffed back in...if it is dont go at it with a 9pounder he he....good luck matey..regards nel

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    Re: HELP gerbox prop bearing problem !!!

    Personally I'd be taking it back to the reconditioners, along with your prop, and getting them to sort it at their expense.
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    Re: HELP gerbox prop bearing problem !!!

    ive removed the rear seal and had a knock at it and it seems pretty solid so im just going to take it back and see what they can sort i think , its just a pain in the balls to get up there there only open when im at work so if i could sort it i would but dont want to make the problem worse so thanks anyway

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