TrueNorth Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 for the winter. What's a good way to cover the spline? Thanks in advance. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cyclops2 Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 No need to leave off the props. Remove the props Use a clean paper towel to remove the old grease from the splines of the shafts. Put a thin coating on the shaft splines. Slide the props back and forth 2 times lock the props on the shafts. I Have never needed to use a gear / prop puller or pounded props back on. Idiot mechanics cause the need to hammer props back on. I caught a mechanic pounding my prop back on As I arrived early. ASee hole was trying to put someone elses piece of @#$%@#ty prop on my boat. New marina. Took the boat & my prop home & finished the job.. I could never trust the shaft bearings after that pounding. It happens. Another marina. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IndyChap Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 Many people remove props to prevent them from being stolen over the winter (outside storage, open marina, etc). I would just cover with a freezer zip loc (gallon size?) and use a rubber band to seal it around the out drive (base of the prop). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
drewm3i Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 Just slab grease over the splines. Why cover? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TrueNorth Posted November 21, 2020 Author Share Posted November 21, 2020 Security reasons. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cyclops2 Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 I thought so. Been there. I just left my present storage place. Unlocked doors all winter. DDUUUUH Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cyclops2 Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 New place put my small boat at the top of the rack. I also removed Everything I wanted to use next year. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jdsdls05 Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 I cut a piece of 2" PVC pipe drill two holes and run a string around the outdrive to hold it on. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SterndriveEd12 Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 I like the zip lock bag idea. If you coat the splines on the prop shaft with lube, dirt may get attracted to the shaft. So protect it with a zip lock bag and a zip tie to hold it on during outdoor storage. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chap243 Posted November 23, 2020 Share Posted November 23, 2020 Cut a short piece of noodle float that has the hollow center and press it over the prop shaft. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ramoszx12r@comcast.net Posted November 23, 2020 Share Posted November 23, 2020 I just wrap the hole lower unit with plastics and call it a day. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Toddler Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 I made a cap a few years back when my props were in the shop. You'll need a 4x3" rubber boot then a 4" piece of 3" PVC, 3x2 PVC reducer, 4" piece of 2" pipe, 2" cap. Glue it altogether and drill a hole into the cap. You'll use the screw form the anode to bolt it on and tighten he rubber boot around the piece. . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Iggy Posted November 26, 2020 Share Posted November 26, 2020 I am not really not understanding the reason for covering. What type of security do you have in covering? As already mentioned, I take the props off, clean and re-grease. If there going to take the drive, covering is not going to stop that. You have Ins, yes. Worst case, they take the drive and you get a new one with the help of the Ins. Co. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cyclops2 Posted November 26, 2020 Share Posted November 26, 2020 Perfect logic Iggy !! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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