Problem removing the drive shaft

Rodman · Post by **Rodman** » Fri Jan 15, 2010 7:50 pm

One of the set screw bolts is broken. I tried to drill it today, with no luck it would not. I am thinking this is some very hard steel. Anyone have ideal how remove it.

Danny Bailey · Post by **Danny Bailey** » Fri Jan 15, 2010 8:15 pm

With the set screw broke off you'll have to split the coupling lengthwise with an angle grinder to get it off. I sent you an e-mail on the Kenyon stove. Did you get it?

Rodman · Post by **Rodman** » Fri Jan 15, 2010 8:27 pm

Danny Bailey wrote:With the set screw broke off you'll have to split the coupling lengthwise with an angle grinder to get it off. I sent you an e-mail on the Kenyon stove. Did you get it?

let me look I have not checked in in few days, I cant see it can you just pm me here would be better. I found it . I want it even if its not working

Danny Bailey · Post by **Danny Bailey** » Fri Jan 15, 2010 9:13 pm

OK. We are going snow skiing for a week. I'll get with you when we return.

prowlersfish · Post by **prowlersfish** » Fri Jan 15, 2010 10:38 pm

Are you replacing the shaft ? if so cut it and then you can put coupler in a drill press or just replace it .

Rodman · Post by **Rodman** » Fri Jan 15, 2010 10:49 pm

prowlersfish wrote:Are you replacing the shaft ? if so cut it and then you can put coupler in a drill press or just replace it .

No i am not replacing it. I am going to go get Carbide Bits in the am see if that will do it.

reelfishin · Post by **reelfishin** » Fri Jan 15, 2010 11:17 pm

I would soak it with a good penetrating oil and the tap on it with a steel rod the same size to loosen it up. The try drilling a hole in it and use a easy out. I have found that the skill cheap set of drill bits do pretty good. I have drilled stainless steel with them. They come in a red drill bit box and are around 15 dollars for a set. Titaniamin bits work good too. Do not let them get to hot. Speed is what kills a drill bit fast.

prowlersfish · Post by **prowlersfish** » Fri Jan 15, 2010 11:34 pm

Rodman wrote:
prowlersfish wrote:Are you replacing the shaft ? if so cut it and then you can put coupler in a drill press or just replace it .
No i am not replacing it. I am going to go get Carbide Bits in the am see if that will do it.

May I ask why your pulling the shaft ?

Rodman · Post by **Rodman** » Sat Jan 16, 2010 9:27 am

prowlersfish wrote:
Rodman wrote:
prowlersfish wrote:Are you replacing the shaft ? if so cut it and then you can put coupler in a drill press or just replace it .
No i am not replacing it. I am going to go get Carbide Bits in the am see if that will do it.
May I ask why your pulling the shaft ?

The strut was broken from hitting coral reef. I want to make sure the drive shaft is not bent.

prowlersfish · Post by **prowlersfish** » Sat Jan 16, 2010 9:43 am

You can check that in the boat just as easy , if OK let it be . if not you better off replacing it so you can cut it to remove it