Adding constant speed prop - Page 2

BobTurner · #11 04-25-2015, 09:47 AM

I too think an overhauled prop is okay, BUT ask the shop how much metal is left. Each time they grind the blades a little metal is removed. What you do not want to buy is a reconditioned prop which is at minimum limits - at next overhaul you'll need new blades.

Toobuilder · #12 04-25-2015, 11:27 AM

+1 on Bob's comment. Even if there is no damage, blades loose metal at overhaul. Nothing wrong with used blades as long as they have life left in them. A "first overhaul" with no damage should have plenty of life left in them at a fraction of the cost of new. On the other hand, the OH prop you buy today may not have another rebuild left. Know what you're buying.

flyboy1963 · #13 04-25-2015, 06:27 PM

....so Ed's original question was that he wanted a CS, and how to best go about it.
..but following comments about not 'needing' a CS made me think about performance.
As near as I can tell, from the Lyc. power chart, if you start the takeoff roll and are turning up 2150 initially, your are making about 75 hp....am I right?
Why would you not want to get more of the power out of your engine, when you really can 'appreciate and make good use of it'.? ( maybe 'need' is the wrong word!)
FP driver here.....Just askin'.