Warnke prop torque

stepdaddy · #1 06-23-2005, 03:20 PM

I am finishing a project that was almostfinished several years ago. This 6A has io-360 with a Bernie Warnke prop. this plane has been sitting for a long time and before I get too far I want to check the prop torque. problem is, none of the Warnke phone numbers I have are valid! Anyone with experience with these props?
Thanks
Dan
http://webpages.charter.net/db.kelle...dopted_rv1.htm
oh yeah, this combo has less than one hour TT. I dont think it has ever been retorqued.
DK

rickrv8 · #2 06-27-2005, 04:16 PM

I had a Warnke prop on my RV-6 that I finished in '92. It was a great prop and worked exceptionally well. I talked to Bernie years ago about the proper torque range and he told me 22 to 25 pounds was appropriate. Worked great for me for over 500 hours before I sold the plane. It is still flying today with the same prop and has well over 1000 hours. Don't forget to torque the bolts at every oil change due to shrink and swell.

Rick McBride