ADVISE NEEDED ON PROPS

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ADVISE NEEDED ON PROPS

Postby Hot Stuff » Tue Jun 12, 2007 3:05 pm

Can any one help, looking to buy a Hennie Malan Prop for my 503 with an E-Type box ratio 3.47.

- Whats the workmanship like
- Will it give more thrust
- Is it good value for money

At present I have an Ivo Prop on

People are saying that the Ivo Prop thickness is to close to the prop where it should be lower down on the blade, as with a wood prop.
Anyone have a wooden prop that I may try

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Postby Sad-Ham » Tue Jun 12, 2007 3:54 pm

My Windlas had a Geo-Killey prop on , had a bit of vibration at higher revs but once I had it balanced by Piet de Necker and set it up properly it was perfect
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Postby nicow » Tue Jun 12, 2007 4:40 pm

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I bought a few props by Hennie Malan for my 503 motors.The price is right,and I cant complain about the quality.I can recomment a Hennie Malan Prop for a 503 with an A & B gearbox.
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Postby Hot Stuff » Wed Jun 13, 2007 7:22 am

I agree, price is right, thanks guys, lets see what others have to say
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Postby CHARLIE WHISKEY » Wed Jun 13, 2007 1:55 pm

GEOKELLY has jumped ship many moons ago to aus. P De Necker repair Geokelly props as well.

Why a 3-blader on a 503 and not 2-blader?
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Postby CHARLIE WHISKEY » Wed Jun 13, 2007 2:46 pm

OK
Before you make your choice.Go and visit both workshops of P De Necker and H Malan.As you prop is as importand as you engine, and will prop your trike for a long time if maintained well. Also ask manufacturer if he is willing to give your money back if prop don't work.

2-Blader wood is 22% more stronger physical than 3-blader wood.Give better take-off thrust & fuel consumption.
Down side -more vibration .Although your 2-blader is balanced. With a 3-blader your power is now devided by 3,thus gives you a smoother prop.

Conclusion - spent rather more for a proper prop than to by again.
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Postby Hot Stuff » Thu Jun 14, 2007 11:42 am

Thanks Charlie Whiskey, I am on the look out for a two bladder, should you know of someone let me know
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Postby Bennie Vorster » Fri Jun 15, 2007 8:31 am

:lol: Whane phone Quinten at 0833270249 to arange pickup for a GEOKELLY prop to test with, he is waiting for your call. :wink:
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Postby Flightstar » Fri Jun 15, 2007 4:11 pm

I had a Malan prop on my 503/3.47 combination . Buy a De Necker prop or if you can find one , a Geo killey.
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Regading prop

Postby Quentin Ferreira » Mon Jun 18, 2007 11:10 am

Hi Batman!

Sorry i could not help you but i do hope you will
find what you looking for!!!!!

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Postby Hot Stuff » Mon Jun 18, 2007 12:33 pm

Thanks anyway
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Postby Boet » Sun Jun 24, 2007 7:35 pm

PLEASE do yourself a fav mate, P-PROP. Value for money wise, unbeatable. Remember: The bitterness of poor quality will be remembered loong after the joy of a low price...... :wink:
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Postby Hot Stuff » Mon Jun 25, 2007 9:25 am

Boet, that is so true. You are RIGHT

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