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Re: [LML] Mt Propeller Seal
Leak
<<The factory guys say that we have
to start worrying when no more grease comes out, which will be a dry
situation. I have had no instructions on how to put grease back
in?>>
When I was talking to the guys at United Propeller Technology in
Stockton, CA, about my MT grease leak, I asked them how much grease is
in the prop. They told me only about a spoonful at each blade, so if
you have much of a leak, how long could that last?
I don't think there is any other way to add grease -- repack the
bearings -- on my MTV-12 without pulling the blades. That costs about
$1000 at the shop, so that's not a solution. Does anyone on the list
have any experience with props? How difficult would it be to pull the
blades on a MTV-12 to repack the bearings? Is that something I could
do myself? Are there any special tools required? I plan to have the
hub seal mod done by Mt and United Propeller, but if the seals still
leak after that -- which seems to be quite possible -- I would
consider pulling the blades myself to repack the bearings when
necessary, if that is feasible.
Mike Reinath
LNC2 N3602M 400TT
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