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Old 08-01-2020, 09:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Al Schober View Post
There is a technique you can try if you want to go that way. This involves putting a spacer between the prop shaft and the engine shaft (a suitably sized socket?). You then put 3 long bolts with nuts threaded on all the way through the coupling and into the transmission flange. By holding the bolts from turning and tightening the nuts against the coupling, you pull the coupling forward, leaving the shaft aft. Oh yeah, remove the set screw first.
Take care if using this technique. It can be overdone to the point of destruction.
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