Thanks for all the responses and generous offers of help! I had the yard pull DAYDREAM out this morning, and fixed the issue! Here are some key things I learned: -There is no mention of "numbered parts" in the original manual for the MaxProp Classic three blade feathering prop. You need to wipe away grease, and assure that all the part placements are matched with the numbers stamped on the blades. (1,2 and 3). The gears, housing and blades are all stamped with a 1-3 number and need to align, because, according to PYI, these props prior to around 2000 builds, were basically hand made, and tuned. This means each part has small differences that might not be noticeable. (to someone like me...) -When re-assembling the blades, make sure they are exactly in the same position as when they were disassembled. (unless, as in my experience they may have been reassembled wrong in the past...)
So...thanks again, but my prop is back, and running more smoothly than ever...and I'm safe in our slip in St Ignace, in the Straits of Mackinac. If you have other questions, I'll try to convey my new knowledge... Whew!!! cs *Chuck Saur* *Board Chair * *Olivia's Gift*517 490-5926 Cell 616 977-5766 Fax www.oliviasgift.org [image: OG logo]
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