OS 1.20 4-Stroke Question
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Does the Prop Hub mate all the way up on the engine case when it is behind the woodruff key?
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I don't have an engine in front of me, and it's been a while since I had a drive hub off (fuzzy memories), so I am going only by the picture in the OP. I agree - behind the Woodruff key.
It has to go on the inside. Installed first, then the Woodruff key, then the drive hub. There is no useful purpose it could serve on the front face of the drive hub.
It has to go on the inside. Installed first, then the Woodruff key, then the drive hub. There is no useful purpose it could serve on the front face of the drive hub.
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I know for 100% sure, that indeed first the washer goes on, then the woodruff (effectively locking the washer in place, although that is NOT its function, and then the propdriver.
It is a bit of an awkward construction that can lead to issues, while there is no good reason for the washer: A slightly higher ridge on the prophub would eliminate the need for that washer.
It is a bit of an awkward construction that can lead to issues, while there is no good reason for the washer: A slightly higher ridge on the prophub would eliminate the need for that washer.
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I know for certain that if the washer isn't behind the key, the engine will not turn over on a O.S. 90 surpass. I bought one for $25 once that didn't have the washer on it. the guy that sold it to me thought that something was wrong with the motor. It had a purpose on that motor.
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I know for certain that if the washer isn't behind the key, the engine will not turn over on a O.S. 90 surpass. I bought one for $25 once that didn't have the washer on it. the guy that sold it to me thought that something was wrong with the motor. It had a purpose on that motor.
What I meant was that OS for the same production costs could have designed the propdriver such that it would not rub on the front bearing just all of its own.
I mean, technically there is no reason for the designer to use a washer there.
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I know for certain that if the washer isn't behind the key, the engine will not turn over on a O.S. 90 surpass. I bought one for $25 once that didn't have the washer on it. the guy that sold it to me thought that something was wrong with the motor. It had a purpose on that motor.
In manufacturing, moves like this are made often. Could be something as simple as an expediency. Perhaps easier, cheaper and quicker than altering a production machine to provide the needed projection. If not that, something else.
No real need to second guess, they had their reasons to do it that way.