Algon shaft release

[poncho]

i know this is a stupid question but here goes,there are two Algon prop shaft releases on e-bay right now and someone asked a seller right hand or left hand rotation which stopped me from bidding till i knew for sure,the boat is stripped and out having a stringer replaced so how do i know for sure?driving off the flywheel to an old toploader box.this looks like the best alternative to a whirlaway which isn't available for my gearbox,any old school racers out there that have used the Algon and would like to share their experiences?i really want one but know nothing about them,my biggest concern would be a failure and would it just freewheel or could it lock up?gonna start putting things back together next week and this is on the list,thanks

[GoFastRacer]

The Algon is nothing but a sprag cluch and works good, the thing is they are not sealed and water can get into them, so they need to be taken apart often to check them because just like wheel bearings if they get wet and start to gall that's it done and that will cause it to lock up!. So, if you decide to get it make sure you take it apart and check it good before you use it!...

[poncho]

thanks Art,i know we talked about these before but didn`t get into details the one i wanted diappeared from e-bay the other day so i will keep looking,nowadays there are some very good hi shock load waterproof greases available that arent too thick,check out (leadsledmercs) 65 stevens he is doing a kickass job on it,look forward to site getting back online

[poncho]

before pic

[GoFastRacer]

Still have to be careful though water can still get past the grease, waterproof means that water won't mix and dilute the grease!....

Looks like he's doing a good job, nice looking Nailhead!.. :cool:

[poncho]

yea right,waterproof actually means resistant,just seems like a better way maybe,thinking out loud

[poncho]

thanks Art,funny thing is his boat is a diversion from the streed rod he`s building and trying to finish,must be some kinda illness

[GoFastRacer]

Street rod huh, what's he building an old Merc???..

[poncho]

old school taildragger,dont remember the details besides its nailhead powered,car is actually a driver in primer now,gonna be a part time tow rig too,final colors will compliment each other

[poncho]

still looking for an algon anyone?

[LeadSledMerc]

Street rod huh, what's he building an old Merc???..

It's a '37 Chevy being done Westerguard style. Here it is as my tow rig last year. Like Kenny said, I'm doing the boat to match the colors the car will eventually be...dark maroon/white/gold. Oh yea, and a Nailhead to match also.

[GoFastRacer]

Wow, that's a cool ride should be a real attention getter when it's all done!..:cool:

[poncho]

damn leadbutt thank you for showing up starting to feel like a net secretary,kidding aside,you are doing a kick ass job on the toys!

[LeadSledMerc]

damn leadbutt thank you for showing up starting to feel like a net secretary,kidding aside,you are doing a kick ass job on the toys!
Thanks Kenny.
I was going to ask you to grab me a cold one, but you were doing such a good job I didn't want to bother you. Hey, I've got some emails I need filed when you have a chance! haha

The boat should be in paint by this weekend, stop by if they let you out of the basement and you're in the neighborhood. God I hate bodywork!!

[poncho]

hey bud,got a lot done so far,still waiting on the polisher to show then get stuff cleaned up,maybe paint the motor next week,afternoon appt on friday will stop by afterwards

[After You 362]

Ive got a stellings prop shaft release for sale if ur still interested. 1 1/8" input 1" output....

PM me if u would like to know more....