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[Gori 2-Blade Saildrive Propeller Installation and Maintenance Instructions, 6/21/2022] 

 

 

 

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Gori 2-Blade Saildrive Installation Instructions 

 

Table of Contents 

 
Gori 2-Blade Saildrive Installation Instructions ................................................................................... 1

 

Parts List .................................................................................................................................... 1

 

Schematic Drawings .................................................................................................................... 2

 

Saildrive Nut Socket Sizes ............................................................................................................ 2

 

Torque Settings ........................................................................................................................... 2

 

Installing the Propeller ................................................................................................................. 3

 

Removing the Propeller ................................................................................................................ 5

 

Replacing the Collar Zinc .............................................................................................................. 5

 

Removing the blades from the Blade Housing .................................................................................... 6

 

Operating Instructions .................................................................................................................... 7

 

Ahead ........................................................................................................................................ 7

 

Astern ........................................................................................................................................ 7

 

Sailing ....................................................................................................................................... 7

 

Cleaning and Maintenance ............................................................................................................... 8

 

Annual Maintenance ..................................................................................................................... 8

 

Underwater Installation ................................................................................................................ 8

 

 

 

Parts List 

 

Hub 

1 x each 

Blades

 

2 x each 

Pins

 

2 x each 

Washer

 

1 x each 

Shaft nut 

1 x each 

Split pin

 

1 x each not used on all installations 

Allen screws

 

2 x each 

Allen screws

 

2 x each 

Locking bolt

 

1 x each 

10  Collar zinc

 

1 x each … 2 x halves

 

11  Zinc screws

 

4 x each 

12  Loctite 243

 

1 x bottle 

13  Allen key

 

4mm 

14  Allen key

 

5mm 

 

Summary of Contents for Gori

Page 1: ...zes 2 Torque Settings 2 Installing the Propeller 3 Removing the Propeller 5 Replacing the Collar Zinc 5 Removing the blades from the Blade Housing 6 Operating Instructions 7 Ahead 7 Astern 7 Sailing 7 Cleaning and Maintenance 8 Annual Maintenance 8 Underwater Installation 8 Parts List 1 Hub 1 x each 2 Blades 2 x each 3 Pins 2 x each 4 Washer 1 x each 5 Shaft nut 1 x each 6 Split pin 1 x each not u...

Page 2: ...de Saildrive 11 5 to 12 5 diameter for Bukh DV 8 SME and DV 10 LSME 22 mm socket 2 Blade Saildrive 11 5 to 12 5 diameter for Volvo Penta MB2A with 50S saildrive 19 mm socket 2 Blade Saildrive 13 to 18 diameter 24 mm socket Torque Settings Saildrive Model Fastener Type Fastener Size Torque Yanmar SD20 25 30 31 Volvo Lombardini Beta Nanni Technodrive SP60 Saildrive Nut M16 X 2 0 45 ft lb 60Nm Yanmar...

Page 3: ...top the propeller shaft from rotating Put a dab on the shaft thread after the nut is torqued in place This is required by Loctite See above socket sizes The supplied Loctite 243 locking glue is Blue and is for disassemble of parts with hand tools Loctite Red is permanent and requires heat to undo 450 F for 5 minutes Applying locking glue correctly is important The surfaces must be clean and degrea...

Page 4: ...octite 243 on the threads of the Four 4 M8 Allen screws 7 8 Install into aft end of hub forks screwing them in until they tighten against the blade pin Total four 4 two 2 per blade pin The second screw is a locking screw Tighten both in place using supplied Allen Wrench On 16 5 18 dia the longer setscrew goes in first the short one on top 11 Check that the blades will move freely from open to clos...

Page 5: ...d 3 Unscrew the two 2 M5 Locking setscrews in the face of the integrated nut washer Note this is on 2020 models 4 Unscrew the shaft nut 5 counterclockwise using required socket See above It may be necessary to lock the output shaft when undoing the shaft nut To do this either put the engine into reverse or use a strap wrench to hold the inner hub 1 5 Pull slide the hub 1 off the output shaft splin...

Page 6: ...0 Note that blades pins and the housing are matched and numbered They should only be reassembled in the correct location that is 1 2 3 4 Remove the blades 5 Remove the gear wheel 13 and the spacer 14 6 Remove the flexible stops 15 using either a flat blade screw driver or pliers 7 When re mounting the blades and gears to the housing it is important to apply Loctite 243 to blade pins lock bolts 11 ...

Page 7: ... blades immediately go into reverse for a brief second then back to neutral This stops the shaft immediately and the blades will fold and align with least resistance Turn off the engine With mechanical transmissions you can put the shift lever into reverse see your engine manufacturer s instructions Hydraulic transmissions will not rotate when under sail with the Gori propeller WARNING Do not star...

Page 8: ...oxy i e PropSpeed zinc spray or any other product that says it negates stops growth Lanolin etc can be used 7 Ensure that the coating is smooth and does not impair the operation of the blades gear teeth bearings seals etc Underwater Installation Underwater installation is NOT recommended but can be accomplished by a skilled diver and appropriate tools and underwater fastener adhesives Loctite 248 ...

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