Hey all,
Welp I have just about run through all the options as a beginner A4 mechanic that I know of to split apart my outer and inner coupling from each other. I have tried a thin saw blade, plenty of penetrating lube, multiply different thin chisels and a sledge, and a remake of Neil's Modified C Clamp coupling splitter. The only thing I can think now is to torch the heck out of it and use the chisel and hammer until it comes apart.
I have never torched anything in my engine compartment for fear of blowing my boat up. Has anyone used a torch inside their gas engine compartment? And if so what was your safety procedure? I was thinking leave as much of the engine compartment open for ventilation and then maybe put a few fans next to me blowing air away from me while I use the torch.
Also another option I was thinking through is to block the prop with a 2x4 against the hull so it can't spin, then turn the engine and put it in gear. This would force the inner coupling to spin and with the prop blocked the shaft would not be able to spin. Does that sound like it might be a smart idea that is not going to damage anything?
Thanks in advance for your ideas.
Welp I have just about run through all the options as a beginner A4 mechanic that I know of to split apart my outer and inner coupling from each other. I have tried a thin saw blade, plenty of penetrating lube, multiply different thin chisels and a sledge, and a remake of Neil's Modified C Clamp coupling splitter. The only thing I can think now is to torch the heck out of it and use the chisel and hammer until it comes apart.
I have never torched anything in my engine compartment for fear of blowing my boat up. Has anyone used a torch inside their gas engine compartment? And if so what was your safety procedure? I was thinking leave as much of the engine compartment open for ventilation and then maybe put a few fans next to me blowing air away from me while I use the torch.
Also another option I was thinking through is to block the prop with a 2x4 against the hull so it can't spin, then turn the engine and put it in gear. This would force the inner coupling to spin and with the prop blocked the shaft would not be able to spin. Does that sound like it might be a smart idea that is not going to damage anything?
Thanks in advance for your ideas.
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