Cost of Max-Prop service and reindexing

[sbalbo]

I want to get my Max-Prop reindexed and serviced. I have a quote of $800-$1400 ? Is that reasonable?

Thanks,
Stefan
Wauquiez Hood 38'

[ronbo1]

Yes, a new one could cost $5000. What size is yours?

[RandyonR3]

wondering what the indexing and service intails, If its just setting the pitch, greasing it and cleaning it up, thats something you can do yourself.
I've pulled mine apart whenever I do a bottom job, clean it and put the pieces back together, its really a simple thing to do if you've got a manual.

[artbyjody]

I think I only paid for 1.5 hours of labor at CSR for mine - well below $800. Nothing really to them actually - couple allen set screws undone to seperate the halves, using a chart, mark the points / indexes - set halves back in at required points, re-install and grease.

[badsanta]

Max prop has a video on their web site that showes it well. how to set it.

[djodenda]

Jody:

Did the prop adjustment help with your engine smoking/overheating problem?

David

[artbyjody]

Originally Posted by djodenda

Jody:

Did the prop adjustment help with your engine smoking/overheating problem?

David

It did actually - it now only smokes when only at beyond norm operating rpms (ie heavy throttle)...It does take longer now to go forward but reverse is instantaneous and I really do not have to increase throttle to much to engage. Overheating - not even an issue now either. All in all - a success. That was a good suggestion - thanks much.

[blt2ski]

Is there a place online to verify what your prop should be at? I am wondering of my max prop is pitched to Low? it does not seem to propel me at max WL speed at max throttle. so i am wondering if it is pitched correct. I know what the PO had the prop set to etc.

Marty

[artbyjody]

If you have the two blade like I do:

http://preview.tinyurl.com/5ygy7r

the three:

PYI Inc. Max-Prop PSS Shaft Seal Seaview Radar Mounts R&D

Scroll to the chart as that is what the gents at CSR used on mine and it was woefully off (as I watched the entire time)...

They also stated the reps there will answer questions fairly timely on the phone.

[RandyonR3]

When I spoke to the folks at max-prop the first time, they instructed me to set the prop pitch to the point where it would stall the motor about 200 RPM less than max for the motor.
I have a Perkins 4-108 new style with a max rpm at 3600 rpm..after pitching 3 different times, we got it to the point where the motor would rev no higher than 3400 rpm..
It works great in forward and reverse............
If you can get a manual, it goes into detail on how to align the markings for the right pitch...
Its best to do it out of the water, as dropping something is a drag while under the boat, but it has been done.. I once spoke to someone that had changed his pitch in the water by backing the boat up to the shallows and putting down a white sheet under the back in case he dropped something.