Prop Removal Questions - Harmonic Prop Remover

[ardoski14]

Since the past owner didn't have a history on when the props were last removed and sent in to be reconditioned, I had deiced to have it done before launch, when I spoke to the prop place in (Henry Smith)Alogonac, Mi. They suggested using the Prop Eze removal tool. It seemed like a pretty simple tool to use but didn't have any luck. I have some questions below for anyone that have experience using a harmonic removal tool. Again the props look in good shape, and I do not think they have been removed in at least three years. This is my first Tiara and working on inboard style boats. I have done 99% of all my work on my previous I/O boats in the past ten years.

• How hard do you hit it?
  
• Tighten down and back off 1/4 of turn?
  
• Should I apply a little heat to the props?
  
• Any other advice before I try again on Saturday
  

Thanks in Advance!

[drifter]

I used a conventional 7 ton 3 prong hub puller and hammer. Wouldn't budge, applied a little heat with a small propane torch and it literally fell off. (Synopsis of a 1 hour + effort.)

[reeltimebrad]

There's a ongoing debate with those tools as to whether they damage transmissions. If you can get your hands on a quality jaw type puller and use a little heat and or a couple light whacks with a hammer on the hub of the prop or end of the puller that usually does the trick. Personally I feel the harmonic ones are ok if you can get it to work without resorting to a large hammer.