Prop Shaft

[ogshotgun]

You need to keep the coupler about a 1/16 or so off the v drive output housing, but the safety collar can be as close as you car to make it. It you don't want them to touch, fine. But I a couple thousands with a feeler gauge is all you need. Just don't let it touch the v drive housing or the shaft log seal. It will cook the seal in a heart beat.
Also. McMaster Carr sells SS two bolt safety collars that are only 1/2 wide if that helps.

thanks sounds good ill keep you posted think i found enough room to get the CE .625" safety collar in there

[ogshotgun]

This is how they machined my new Aquamet 22 shaft

[ogshotgun]

Looks nice. Make sure the key has corner radius' to match the fillets. Looks like that's maybe a .030? Let your phone focus before hitting the button next time.

like this

[ptc]

I have a few of the MCmaster Carr safety collars if you need them. in stainless and chrome too! Im not gonna use them.

[ogshotgun]

I have a few of the MCmaster Carr safety collars if you need them. in stainless and chrome too! Im not gonna use them.

i actually do need two for my rudder . i don't like whats there now

[gn7]

like this

Did you get that shaft from Marine Machine? Did they supply you with that piece of key?

If the seat in shaft has a radius approaching the one on that key, those guys have their shit together.

[HotWater]

This is how they machined my new Aquamet 22 shaft

Look's nice! How do they cut a constant depth keyway in a tapered part of the shaft? Do they use a keyway cutter in a vertical mill cutting from the side with the shaft mounted at the appropriate angle?

[ogshotgun]

Did you get that shaft from Marine Machine? Did they supply you with that piece of key?

If the seat in shaft has a radius approaching the one on that key, those guys have their shit together.

yes camee from machine machine the radius in the keyway is slightly less than the keyway, aim glad you like it all of your input made the decision thanks

[ogshotgun]

Keyway cutter, programmed tool path at the same angle of the taper.

thanks for all the help making my decision between you and bob it made life simple i get stuck with too many choices , THANKS AGAIN

[steveo143]

GN 369 lost an A 22 shaft and new prop in Sat. race at Parker. I was told it had 6 races on it. I wouldn't run an A 22 prop shaft if was free. K Monel from Italy will be my shaft of choice from now on.