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| Author: | Dholney [ Sat Dec 12, 2020 12:35 am ] |
| Post subject: | Wooden Prop for 0-320 160hp ? |
Any recommendations for a wooden prop for my T 18. Have 0320 E3d 160 hp. Currently have a Bishton 68x74 which performs very well but have discovered a small crack in the hub. I am based in Perth, Western Australia Dave |
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| Author: | ScottECG [ Sat Dec 12, 2020 6:11 am ] | |||
| Post subject: | Re: Wooden Prop for 0-320 160hp ? | |||
When my AD prop developed a small hub crack I swapped it out with a Catto 3 blade and their RV spinner. It was a very simple process and worked out great.
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| Author: | Jeff J [ Sat Dec 12, 2020 8:01 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Wooden Prop for 0-320 160hp ? |
I am flying a Sterba on my 160hp O-320. http://www.greatplainsas.com/ed.html |
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| Author: | Ryan Allen [ Sat Dec 12, 2020 8:14 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Wooden Prop for 0-320 160hp ? |
I used a Performance Propeller and was very pleased with it. http://performancepropellersusa.com/ |
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| Author: | dickwolff [ Sat Dec 12, 2020 9:17 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Wooden Prop for 0-320 160hp ? |
I have a 2004 Warnke prop on a 160 hp O320 and I am very happy with it. The Warnke propellers were marketed as “almost constant speed” because they twist to a finer pitch when full power is applied. It definitely almost works. ;-) Mine is marked as 68 x 73-81. Unfortunately Warnke is no longer around. More knowledgeable people than I can confirm, but I believe Performance Propellers USA bought the Warnke business. Presumably they make a similar product today. Dick CYKM C-GABY |
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| Author: | Derek Fritschle [ Sat Dec 12, 2020 4:26 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Wooden Prop for 0-320 160hp ? |
I’ll second Scott’s Catto recommendation. I put a 3 blade Catto on 27DW with nickel leading edges after I trashed my Aymar-Demuth. It took substantially longer than anticipated to receive and definitely not the cheapest prop on the market but in my opinion well worth it. I don’t have a ton of time on the prop but that thing is smooth. When I ordered it I was a little concerned about getting the pitch correct, Craig personally assured me he would re-pitch it until I was happy at no cost to me. At the time that blew me away and inspired the confidence I needed to go ahead and order. Turns out that wasn’t necessary because they nailed it right out of the box. |
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| Author: | Dholney [ Mon Dec 14, 2020 5:54 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Wooden Prop for 0-320 160hp ? |
Thanks for the responses....I like the look of the Catto 3 blade.. I need to get it right first time given the shipping challenges to and from Australia. Dave |
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