What size socket for coupler from shaft removal?

[Ptownkid]

I read that putting a large socket inside the couple and re-tightening is a good way to remove the shaft from the coupler...but what size?

[mapleleaf]

I put the nut back on the end of the drive shaft inside the coupler but only a turn or 2 then I used the coupler bolts and retightened them to pop the coupler off the shaft....worked great. On my Conbrio i had to grind down a socket to get the nut on the drive shaft to begin this process....A little bit of PIA....

[Ptownkid]

What size is the nut on the coupler end of the shaft?

[gizmoe]

Not sure if they're all the same, but on my 94 TS6M it is 1-1/8". The shaft dia is 1". Like everyone says, you have to modify the socket since a rachet won't fit.

[mapleleaf]

1 1/8" sounds famaliar, I ground it down until i could slip it in there and then put a breaking bar on it...

[Ptownkid]

Dammit...I picked up a 1-1/8" socket today to take up to the cottage with me...but according to skidim' tools section...i think it's actually 1-1/16"

[mapleleaf]

ok P I'm going to my tool bag I'll have the answer in 5, I think you're right, real sorry for the bad info.....

[mapleleaf]

Now I really don't remember, socket I modified is 1 1/4", can't remember if it was sloppy and should've been 1 1/8"....I really hope you don't get stuck...I'm headed to Buckhorn thurs or fri if that helps...lol

[Ptownkid]

That would make sense...skidim sells two sockets for "coupler removal" and they are 1-1/16" and 1-1/4"...maybe i'll grab those two sizes to play it safe.

When you say you modified it..i assume you mean shorter, i think i'll just add wrench flats if anything.

I would assume...that it's 1-1/16" just like the prop nut, but that might be far too logical.

[cadunkle]

my prop nut and coupler were different sizes... One was 1-1/16" and the other was 1-1/8". I had no trouble fitting my normal sockets in there unmodified. Mine is a Saltare though, so maybe a little more room between the transmission flange and shaft log.

[Ptownkid]

Mine's a saltare too, good news! I have no problems macguivering something...but less is better, haha.

Seems strange that it's 1-1/8" though...especially since skidim doesn't sell them. I guess I'll just buy all three and return the ones I don't need.