---------------------------------------------------------- Stratus-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Sat 07/23/05: 1 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 08:19 PM - Re: Prop Play (Bill Morelli) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 08:19:54 PM PST US From: "Bill Morelli" Subject: Stratus-List: RE: Prop Play --> Stratus-List message posted by: "Bill Morelli" Well, here is an update on my prop play issue. Remember I had some for and aft play at the prop tips which turned out to be the prop bearings. Took Frank H's advice and tightened up the bearing preload as follows: - Bent back locking ring on rear prop shaft lock nut - Loosened both prop shaft clamp bolts and installed the spreader bolts - Adjusted (tightened) the read nut (one just in front of the rear lock nut) until the play was gone. - Retightened lock nut at rear and bent locking ring back down - Removed spreader bolts and tightened clamp bolts to 120 in/lbs - All of this was done without changing the belt tension or tracking adjustments and took less than 1/2 hour - Went for a test flight with no problems - After flight - felt rear bearing and it was warm to the touch but I could leave my fingers on it so it was not heating up. That's it Thanks Frank !!!! If I ever get to meet you, I'll buy you a beer. Regards, Bill (N812BM - 601HDS - Tri - Stratus (RAM Heads) - Vermont - 418.6 flight hrs. - 562 landings web site -> http://homepages.together.net/~billvt/