Columbian L6 JB three blade bronze cleaver

[Fastjeff57]

..."simple to make"

You weren't kidding! Took me only an hour or so, and it works slick!

Thanks,

Jeff

[filthy phill]

Now you can get all your props to be that little bit better.
you will also see how some are so far out of balance its incredible.
got to be much easier on the prop bearings for longevity.

[Fastjeff57]

You bet. Tried to upload a photo of my rig but the site was being muleish.

Jeff

[filthy phill]

pm me your email and ill upload the pics for you.
the site has changed a bit.

but when trying to upload on here in the box look for basic uploader, then try from there.
if no luck send to me and ill post them for ya.

[paavojaelvis]

First test run, propeller fully submerged... 38,5 mph@4800 rpm. Not bad at all.

[filthy phill]

where did you get the gear ratio from ? and what did you use for a speedo ?

[paavojaelvis]

Gears are 21:13 and speed was from GPS.

[filthy phill]

Have you double checked on the gear ratio by turning the motor over ? I had a old 55 that was 2 to 1 ratio.
think mine was about 1974/75 could be a bit wrong on the year but 100% it was 2 to 1 ratio.
I know the old Chrysler was only meant to have about 13 pitch prop, but if yours is pulling it then great, but it needs to reach max revs.
you might be able to tweak it to what is best, faster out the corners too if a touch less pitch.

but to just get an old prop and get that speed from it is fantastic. plus it looks a very cool old school prop too.
nice that you managed to re-hub it too, makes it a very good usable item.... and rare ha ah

[paavojaelvis]

I have had those gears in my hands numerous times, so no need to re-check... Anyway, i'm already happy with the prop, and i'm sure it will build more speed when jacked up a couple of inches. We'll see...

[filthy phill]

I think its a nice piece of work, something about a nice bronze prop, I do like my shiny stainless, but bronze just has that typical nautical bit extra.