Prop shaft taper angle?

I would measure the bore first.

Kevin Gallimore

My recollection is it's 3/4 inch per foot = 1:16.

Googling - propellor taper 1:16 - turned up this page...

Ned Simmons

If you can fit the prop in the lathe, use an test indicator to align the compound with its taper. That's the best way to match tapers.

Fred

You will find that the prop shaft is most likely .750 inch per foot taper. However, check it first. I used to make prop shafts on a regular basis. Most were .75:12 but every now and then I'd get a different taper. ERS

========== IIRC The Machinery's handbook has a procedure that uses two different sizes of ball bearings [one to fit at the top and the other to fit at the bottom of the taper] and a depth mike. This assumes the bore is in reasonable condition, and that you have a good square surface [to the bore] on at least one side of the prop.

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--Thanks gang; worked it out with a really simple formula I found after a little googling: C/(A-B) where C is the length front to back of the hub, A is the large i.d. and B is the small i.d. I got a nice, clean number:

16 so I plan to put a dial indicator on the compound slide, mount a test bar and turn the compound until I get a change of 1/2 of 1/16 over a distance of one inch; i.e. equivalent to the taper of one side. Then I can lock the saddle and crank the compound to get the taper for the bushing I'm making.

--Gotcha; good idea. Thanks! :-)