I started my condition inspection / Phase 2 of my MLU today. I am *almost* certain that I will be installing a SDS CPI in place of the left mag. I decided that it would be easier to remove the prop to gain easier access to install the Hall sensor and magnets on the flywheel (plus I'll take the opportunity to replace the alternator belt at the same time - it feels less pliable than it should.) Anyway, it was *really* difficult to remove the prop bolts on the Sensenich 2 blade metal prop. Even when broken free, 4 out of six were not easy to turn, requiring significant force with a socket wrench until the bolts were just shy of falling free. Upon inspection, the stubborn bolts had evidence of galling along the shaft, from slight to significant. They will be replaced of course, but I'm unclear what caused the damage in the first place. Note that this is the first CI where I actually backed the bolts out, the previous two I had broken the bolts free, the re-torqued to spec. I'll attempt to include an image inline with this post, otherwise it will be a link to GooglePhotos.
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