• Welcome to https://albinowners.net, the new home of Albin Owners Group!
• You will need to log in here, and you may want to bookmark this site. If you don't remember your password, use the I forgot my password link to reset it.
• All content has been transferred from our previous site.
Contact Us if you have any questions or notice a problem. If you're not receiving our email, include a phone number where we can text you.

Zinc change on a Vetus 55KG

Engines, Electric, Plumbing, etc.

Moderator: Jeremyvmd

Post Reply
jaybap
First Mate
First Mate
Posts: 46
Joined: Wed Oct 05, 2016 9:39 am
Home Port: newport RI

Zinc change on a Vetus 55KG

Post by jaybap »

any trick to getting the prop off to change the zinc on this BT. I take the screw off and washer and can't budge the prop. Any tricks?
2004 28' Albin FD "DOG DAZE II"
Paddy
Gold Member
Gold Member
Posts: 196
Joined: Thu May 16, 2013 3:04 pm
Home Port: Freeport, NY

Re: Zinc change on a Vetus 55KG

Post by Paddy »

The prop snaps in to the shaft pin, a push from behind (other side) with a piece of wood should do the trick. Nudge both sides of the prop.

Pulling from the nut side won't help much, I learned this the first year I had the boat.

Good luck.
2004 28TE
jaybap
First Mate
First Mate
Posts: 46
Joined: Wed Oct 05, 2016 9:39 am
Home Port: newport RI

Re: Zinc change on a Vetus 55KG

Post by jaybap »

Got it off. wood trick helped. Thanks.
2004 28' Albin FD "DOG DAZE II"
User avatar
Serenity
In Memorium
Posts: 598
Joined: Mon Dec 13, 2010 12:15 pm
Home Port: East Islip Anglers, New York
Location: Long Island

Re: Zinc change on a Vetus 55KG

Post by Serenity »

Don't lose that pin.
Max
Serenity 98 28TE
East Islip, Long Island, New York
Jay Knoll
Gold Member
Gold Member
Posts: 475
Joined: Wed Aug 04, 2010 11:21 am
Home Port: Vero Beach FL

Re: Zinc change on a Vetus 55KG

Post by Jay Knoll »

I've got my prop off, no problem, but the pin is giving me fits any suggestions?
Carl
Gold Member
Gold Member
Posts: 772
Joined: Tue Feb 27, 2007 6:14 am
Home Port: Oxford, MD
Location: Preston, MD

Re: Zinc change on a Vetus 55KG

Post by Carl »

Take a pocket knife and scrape the crud off, then a small pair of channel locks or pliers to work it back and forth till it comes out. Clean it up with some emory cloth before you put it back in.
28TE "Kozy L"
"How U Albin"
Jay Knoll
Gold Member
Gold Member
Posts: 475
Joined: Wed Aug 04, 2010 11:21 am
Home Port: Vero Beach FL

Re: Zinc change on a Vetus 55KG

Post by Jay Knoll »

Thanks Carl

I was trying to tap it out with a large screwdriver, I was concerned that I'd score the pin using pliers I'll give it a shot tomorrow
Carl
Gold Member
Gold Member
Posts: 772
Joined: Tue Feb 27, 2007 6:14 am
Home Port: Oxford, MD
Location: Preston, MD

Re: Zinc change on a Vetus 55KG

Post by Carl »

I don't think you can hurt that pin, in fact I think the prop would disintegrate before that pin would ever break if something hit it. Those props are pretty fragile. Has anyone ever sheared one?
28TE "Kozy L"
"How U Albin"
Jay Knoll
Gold Member
Gold Member
Posts: 475
Joined: Wed Aug 04, 2010 11:21 am
Home Port: Vero Beach FL

Re: Zinc change on a Vetus 55KG

Post by Jay Knoll »

Screwdriver prying didn't work, attached a vise grip pliers and tapped away with a ball peen hammer. Finally got it out but the pin was scored. Polished it with emery cloth and it slipped right in. BTW if anybody needs to know, to remove the zinc screws you need a 3mm metric allen wrench.
Post Reply

Return to “Albin Maintenance”