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    30s/40s Franklin restoration, prop stuck on

    Display for the time being, I have a decent collection of antique things and this would be great for it. Maybe someday I’d toss it in a single person STOL but that might as well be light years down the road
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    30s/40s Franklin restoration, prop stuck on

    Was originally a STOL engine then on an airboat. Any form of a log book is long gone unfortunately
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    30s/40s Franklin restoration, prop stuck on

    They’re studs, not bolts, apologies for confusion. Essentially it’s to the point the prop SHOULD slide right off, it just won’t which is why I think it rust welded (is that a term?) the studs to the wood. I appreciate all the help though! Y’all have given a lot of ideas. I’ll just have to...
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    30s/40s Franklin restoration, prop stuck on

    I just inherited this Franklin 4ac-176b2 and look forward to restoring it, however, one primary issue hindering this task is the prop is stuck on it. I’m assuming the rust has ‘welded’ the wood to the metal on the bolts because it’s not even budging. I’m wondering if there is any way to safety...
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