I found a nice, low priced prop balancer. It can be found a Ace or your other hardware stores. Its the Arnold sbb-102 blade balancer. Here is the link to it. ...
Thanks for the posting Mark. Can you tell me how to use that device? Jonathan ... From: Mark Latham <windrider_sail@...> Subject: [PropellerRepair] Prop...
Dave, I do not wish to sell mine but I have replaced the 2 blade composite with a 51 inch 20 pitch from Dave Bere's. Dave has passed away and I "think" Mike ...
If you have a 2.3: reduction I can do up nearly any size. The 3:1 reduction is still questionable. Mike Hay PPG Props, LLC (317) 201-5706 www.ppgprops.com ......
The best way to find the reduction is to measure the outside diameter of the large and small pulleys in millimeters. Then divide the large number by the small...
Thanks for the info. Mike, it looks like it is the 3:1 reduction. Is the pitch for that reduction hard to do? mango ... diameter of the ... number by the ... ...
Juan, It is true that you can measure in any unit, but my reason behind using millimeters is that the reduction gears were designed metric. Sometimes when a...
Hello, Mike. Good point. Sorry, I wouldn't sound so critic about that, just generalizing. My fault and I apologize with you. Regards Juan Luis ... De: mikehay...
OK, I'm trying to wrap my little brain around this. The 3.1 reduction will be turning the prop slower than the 2.3 running at the same RPM's. Right? And if...
The balancer is 2 parts a cone and pin. First, you remove the prop from the engine. Then place the cone in the center hole of the prop. place the pin on a...
Juan, No offense taken my friend. Mike Hay PPG Props, LLC 8810 E 16th Place Indianapolis, IN 46219 (317) 201-5706 www.ppgprops.com ... From: Juan Luis...
That is correct, sir. Mike ... From: "David Mangus" <mangoflyer@...> To: <PropellerRepair@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Saturday, July 05, 2008 2:32 AM Subject:...
Hey Juan, nice web pages and vintage pictures (even if I can't read Spanish that well). Inspired by the thread, I went ahead and measured my pulleys. I have a...
Paul, Your prop's on it's way. Mike ... From: "paul_anthem" <paul_anthem@...> To: <PropellerRepair@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Saturday, July 05, 2008 8:18 AM...
Hello, Paul. Thanks for your words. By the way, that graphic example was taken from my last propeller for a PPG Corsair "Black Devil", the same you have....
I was perusing / looking thru my latest issue of Harbor Freight deals and I saw this wheel balancer and thought it might be something to consider in our line...
I "Hang" propellers by a Plug in the hub, this gives me a NO Friction balance point and on a 48 inch propeller if it is slightly out of balance the light tip...
John....Thanks for the quick & excellent repair to my prop. Also, your "universal net" is a super, economical, & easy product to install. Its a treat to...
Terry has made a Good thing. Hi Group; LOOK HERE>>>>Another new product for Fresh Breeze motors; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jliqtOdAK_g I fly a FreshBreeze...
I fly at 4,000 plus in a hot desert climate -- it seems that this device would be helpful. My question for John is: What adjustable prop makes sense for my...
Do you know of anyone who has adapted a GSC to the FB Monster? And if so did it put out more thrust than the standard FB four blade? Jerry ... From: John F ...
As of right now NO I dont know of it hapening . But MAH propellers is making a GSC type blade of carbon fiber with more twist near the hub. it should be...