David Pearce 4 Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 I'm assembling a Maxford Greensleeves Mk II motor glider. I have a suitable motor which requires mounting behind the bulkhead (i.e. one with the shaft the other way around to normal). This has a 4mm shaft. The supplied folding prop (10 x 8) is made for a 5mm shaft. Being a relative newbie I'm not sure if there is any way of adapting the shaft or do I simply need to buy a different folding prop? Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onetenor Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 Could bush it with 1mm thick walled tubing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFlyingCrust Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 Does the motor come with a collet type prop adapter? If it does can you swap the collets? If not unless you have a piece of 5mm od 4mm id tube you're in to buying a replacement folding prop. GiantShark do a good range of alluminium folding props and spinners. Re. the tube. If by some miracle you do have some the right size make sure you cut a lengthways split with a saw to allow it to grip the shaft. But to be honest I'd buy a replacement. They're not expensive. Ian Edited By TheFlyingCrust on 04/05/2015 12:36:32 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Pearce 4 Posted May 4, 2015 Author Share Posted May 4, 2015 Thanks for your replies. I thought some kind of metal tube adaptor may be available but I think you're right and a replacement prop is easiest. Thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kc Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 If you use a bit of tube ( not recommmended! ) note it should hav 0.5mm wall thickness not 1mm ( half goes each side!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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