Multi-bolt hub for BME 110 - where???
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I have heard rumblings of people putting a multi-bolt hub on some of their older 110's, but have not heard about where to get them. I have a brand-spankin' new 110 that is the version just prior to their latest, which already includes the multi-bolt hub and a 10mm shaft. I really am not comfortable with the single-bolt, especially for CF props, so I want to change it out.
Where do I get this hub??? I have tried contacting BME with ZERO success, so I don't know if it is them or someone else that carries it.
Help me out guys!
Where do I get this hub??? I have tried contacting BME with ZERO success, so I don't know if it is them or someone else that carries it.
Help me out guys!
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Actually I have not had any problems with the single bolt/nut hub. Just make sure it is good and tight, really tight. A carbon prop would even be better, that way you do not sink the washer half way thru the softer wood props.
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I've had no probs with the single bolt hub, but I did bolt the spinner back plate to the hub with the two socket head screws and counter sank them into the prop.
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Since I started really tightening the prop nut, I've had zero problems with slippage, and I've used both Mejlik and Biela carbon fiber props. It's helpful to use a spinner that has good knurling on the backplate to hold the prop (like a Tru-Turn). I use Dave Brown spinners that has very shallow knurling, so I also fold a piece of sandpaper in half with the rough side out and maybe 2" square, and put that between the backplate and prop and tighten that down with a socket wrench (TIGHT!).
ZERO slippage.
ZERO slippage.
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Our 30 hp 289 twin racing engine has 3 bolts holding the prop on...A 3/8x24 center bolt and two 1/4x20 anti rotation bolts...It would work (and has) with only the center bolt when the other two got loose when we forgot to check between rounds...If it had been a 6 bolt hbu without the center bolt the 6 would have sheared off and the plane would have been destroyed...As it happened the center bolt got tighter when the other 2 sheared...NO six bolt hubs for me......
A 3/8x24 grade 8 center bolt will hold ANY prop on ANY rc airplane ever made...
The key word is TIGHT..
The prop was a CF 21x28 turning at 9000 rpm....
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Thanks guys. The conversation is over. I already sent the engine to Kieth and had the mod done and got it back. The other real nice thing about it is I won't have to worry about perfectly drilling the center prop hole every time...it's knida hard to fing a 10mm-7/16" step reamer around here, or anywhere!



