ss prop repaired/ performance loss

  • Mike Burke
    Oskaloosa, Iowa
    Posts: 267
    April 12, 2014 at 9:19 pm #1355688

    Got my SS prop repaired
    Ran it today for the first time after repair and noticed that I gained 200 rpm and lost 1 to 1.5 mph
    But I did notice that it ran a lot smoother…like its been balanced.

    Is it normal to have some of these changes after a repair ?

    BBKK
    IA
    Posts: 4033
    April 12, 2014 at 9:47 pm #1403814

    What sort of repair was done on it?

    keppenhiemer
    (507) MN
    Posts: 142
    April 13, 2014 at 12:40 am #1403818

    Props will hardly ever run the sameafter getting them fixed. you can buy two identical out of the box props and they will not run the same

    Mike Burke
    Oskaloosa, Iowa
    Posts: 267
    April 13, 2014 at 5:59 am #1403821

    Quote:

    What sort of repair was done on it?

    Just some small edge work repaired

    Guess I shouldn’t worry….

    Randy Wieland
    Lebanon. WI
    Posts: 13484
    April 13, 2014 at 6:53 am #1403824

    Quote:

    Props will hardly ever run the sameafter getting them fixed.

    True, if the prop guy is just doing a generic repair OR if the stock prop had issues to begin with. A good prop guy can duplicate original tolerances to almost unbelievable specs. Now, there is a point where they can no longer repair the original steel and will need to cut the rakes off and start over.

    If your prop guy tweeked all the rakes to make them uniform, you have a great base line to work off of. He should be able to make a few changes to the the cupping, edge drag,… to increase performance. They guy i use down here is superior for doing this and has consistently got me the peak performance out of my props for me

    Mike Burke
    Oskaloosa, Iowa
    Posts: 267
    April 26, 2014 at 11:12 am #1406396

    Just thought I would share what has happend with my prop.

    I contacted the repair shop and he said I could send it back in and he would look at it…..so I did.

    Just got a email from him and he said it shipped out Friday and that some of the cup got removed on the first repair. Wanted me to let him know how it performs.

    Also sent a $50.00 gift certificate for my next repair.

    Cant beat that….as long as it performs that way its supposed to.

    I am dealing with Jay at Soderbloom’s.
    This is the second time dealing with them and they seem to be real nice to deal with.

    Randy Wieland
    Lebanon. WI
    Posts: 13484
    April 26, 2014 at 7:06 pm #1406442

    Sounds like a very reputable guy!

    igotone
    Posts: 1746
    April 27, 2014 at 6:11 am #1406484

    Quote:

    Just got a email from him and he said it shipped out Friday and that some of the cup got removed on the first repair. Wanted me to let him know how it performs.

    Also sent a $50.00 gift certificate for my next repair.

    Cant beat that….as long as it performs that way its supposed to.

    I am dealing with Jay at Soderbloom’s.
    This is the second time dealing with them and they seem to be real nice to deal with.

    that sounds like great service to me

    I had one done by them too — did a good job — looked like new

    fast turn around

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