Flexible coupling

[SaxonMan]

Hi there

 

Was wondering if anyone can identify this flexible coupling and how to remove it from the prop shaft.

 

Thanks 

[James Owen]

That's a Centaflex coupling. There are eight bolts clamping the coupling onto the shaft with a taper lock.

Undo all eight bolts (they'll be tight) and you'll notice a further four holes spaced evenly around and in line with the eight holes you've just revealed.

These four new holes are threaded, wind four of the eight bolts into these threaded holes and they will jack against the two taper lock parts and boom....it will split into two.

The taper sleeve part that's left on the shaft can be tapped gently off but you'll likely need to drive a wedge (screwdriver) into the split that runs fore and aft to help spread the 'clamp' effect.

[SaxonMan]

Thanks James

 

That's brilliant info and really helps me out. Appreciate it.  

[Tracy D'arth]

Are you saving all that oil under the engine for when the wells run dry?

[MtB]

21 minutes ago, Tracy D'arth said:

Are you saving all that oil under the engine for when the wells run dry?

 

 

Looks like a thin layer of oil floating on top of antifreeze to me....

 

DAMHIK

[Tracy D'arth]

1 minute ago, MtB said:

 

 

Looks like a thin layer of oil floating on top of antifreeze to me....

 

DAMHIK

Is/was your engine tray such a mess too then Mike?

[MtB]

1 minute ago, Tracy D'arth said:

Is/was your engine tray such a mess too then Mike?

 

One of them is, at the moment!

 

Them Kelvin water pumps leak for fun.

 

 

[SaxonMan]

New engine being fitted Barrus Shire 40. Next step is to remove the leaking BMC, make the engine room ship shape and install the Barrus.

 

Offers for the used oil welcome!!!!!