---------------------------------------------------------- Kitfox-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Tue 08/13/13: 2 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 06:32 AM - Re: torqueing GSC prop bolts (Lowell Fitt) 2. 09:04 AM - Re: torqueing GSC prop bolts (mikeperkins) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 06:32:15 AM PST US From: "Lowell Fitt" Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: torqueing GSC prop bolts Clem, You might try a crow foot wrench the torque wrench. It would require a little math as the crow foot adds about an inch to the arm of the wrench so the torque value would be reduced a bit. I do know, however, of some who torque the bolt head. In that case you would have to determine the friction and add that to the torque value. Lowell -------------------------------------------------- From: "clemwehner" Sent: Monday, August 12, 2013 10:13 PM Subject: Kitfox-List: torqueing GSC prop bolts > > How do I properly torque the prop bolts on a GSC 3-bladed ground > adjustable prop on a 912 engine. The bolts go through the hub and the prop > flange from the front. This means the nuts are on the backside of the prop > flange and you can't get a torque wrench in there on the nuts. > > The only option seems to be by turning the bolt head, but then there is a > lot of resistance from the bolt in the hole which will cause the torque > readings to be wrong. > > How should I torque these bolts? What is everyone else doing? > > thanks for the help, > > Clem > Oklahoma > KF-IV, 912 > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=406579#406579 > > > ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 09:04:48 AM PST US Subject: Kitfox-List: Re: torqueing GSC prop bolts From: "mikeperkins" I have been torquing the bolt heads on my GSC prop for 20 years, no problems. The bolts should not be tight in the holes - at least mine aren't. Way back when, I ran an experiment when the prop was on a bench to determine if there was much difference between torquing the nuts vs torquing the bolt heads; there wasn't. AC43.13-1B says it's ok to do this. In paragraph 7-40 it says: "Be sure the bolt and nut threads are clean and dry, unless otherwise specified by the manufacturer. Run the nut down to near contact with the washer or bearing surface and check the friction drag torque required to turn the nut. Whenever possible, apply the torque to the nut and not the bolt. This will reduce rotation of the bolt in the hole and reduce wear. . . . . When torque is applied to bolt heads or capscrews, apply the recommended torque plus friction drag torque." -------- Mike Perkins Havana, Illinois Model I, 532, B gearbox, GSC prop Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=406629#406629 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other Matronics Email List Services ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Post A New Message kitfox-list@matronics.com UN/SUBSCRIBE http://www.matronics.com/subscription List FAQ http://www.matronics.com/FAQ/Kitfox-List.htm Web Forum Interface To Lists http://forums.matronics.com Matronics List Wiki http://wiki.matronics.com Full Archive Search Engine http://www.matronics.com/search 7-Day List Browse http://www.matronics.com/browse/kitfox-list Browse Digests http://www.matronics.com/digest/kitfox-list Browse Other Lists http://www.matronics.com/browse Live Online Chat! http://www.matronics.com/chat Archive Downloading http://www.matronics.com/archives Photo Share http://www.matronics.com/photoshare Other Email Lists http://www.matronics.com/emaillists Contributions http://www.matronics.com/contribution ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- These Email List Services are sponsored solely by Matronics and through the generous Contributions of its members.