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    How to check prop shaft

    Bump some rocks @ idle. Prop nedds a little refreshening. How do I check the prop shaft? Are there special tools needed and should this be left to the pros?

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    Re: How to check prop shaft (Shef)

    If you don't have an indicator and mount then I'd leave it to a pro for your safety........... With the proper tools in hand it takes less than a minute to check shaft Run Out.
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    Re: How to check prop shaft (Nikon Man)

    What would be the tolerance?
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    Re: How to check prop shaft (Shef)

    Maximum runout specs have varied over the years.... .006" max is a good rule of thumb (some manuals show up to .010" tolerance).



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