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Prop Hubs for your VW Engine!
No other manufacturer offers such a wide variety of prop hubs for use on the VW engine.
All prop hubs are made from 4140 steel and have a beautiful black oxide finish.
All prop hubs feature a 5" diameter face with 6 each, 5/16" holes for the prop on 4" centers.
The prop pilot is 3/8" long and 2" in diameter.
Each prop hub kit includes a face plate, washer, bolt and cotter key if needed.
| Shrink Fit Prop Hub |
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| The Shrink Fit Prop Hub is the oldest prop hub design currently made. This hub extends out 1.5" to the face of the hub from the engine when installed on the crankshaft. As it's name implies, this is a shrink fit hub. It has approximately a .002" to .003" interference fit on the nose of the crankshaft. The hub is heated to about 400 degrees F to install. The Shrink Fit Prob Hub features reverse threads that sling oil back into the case and eliminating the need for a seal. Torque to 80 ft. lbs. using red Locktite after sizing the bolt. Recommended use is with standard 69mm VW crankshafts and 1/2 VW engines and kits only. Will not fit Type 4 VW. |
| Installation Instructions |
| Shrink Fit Prop Hub Kit . . . $149.95 each Includes Shrink Fit Prop Hub, bolt, face place and washer. |
| Standard 3 Degree Tapered Prop Hub |
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| The Standard 3 Degree Tapered Prop Hub is used on Dragonfly's, KR's and others when using the standard 69mm VW crankshaft. The hub extends out about 2.5" from the engine case. The crankshaft must be tapered to receive this hub. Crankshaft should be deep drilled also, so retaining load is spread throughout the nose of the crankshaft. The oil slinger must be modified by cutting 3 each 1/4" wide tabs on the I.D. of the oil slinger and bending them forward to engage the prop hub. In addition, a seal should always be used. The seal is attached to the nose of the case with JB Weld Epoxy Cement. |
| Installation Instructions |
| Standard 3 Degree Tapered Prop Hub Kit . . . $149.95 each Includes Standard 3 Degree Tapered Fit Prop Hub, bolt, face place, cotter pin and washer. |
| Also Required: Prop Hub Seal for the Standard 3 Degree Tapered Prop Hub . . . $6.95 each 
Installation Instructions! |
| Also required: Taper & deep drill stock 69mm VW crankshaft . . . $55.00 each The crankshaft must be tapered to receive this hub. Crankshaft will be deep drilled also. |
| Replacement 4130 Heat Treated Prop Hub Washer (for Shrink Fit and Standard 3 Degree Prop Hubs) |
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| Replacement 4130 Heat Treated Prop Hub Washer . . . $2.95 each |
| Prop Hub Faceplate |  |
| Face Plate . . . $7.95 each |
| Force One Prop Hub and Main Bearing | |
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| Our Force One Prop Hub and Main
Bearing are the ultimate choice for reliability and durability. This combination must be used on all 78 - 82mm crankshafts, all Type 4 crankshafts and can be used on stock 69mm crankshafts for increased reliability. The Force One Kit provides over 4 times the radial load bearing area than a standard VW bearing. In addition, because the prop hub rides in the bearing the effective diameter of the crankshaft nose is increased by over 50%. Your Type 1 or Type 4 engine case will need to be machined to use the Force One Kit. The Force One Prop Hub extends out about 3.5" from the engine case. You need to order the Hub, bearing and seal kit for a complete unit. | |
| Installation Instructions for the Force One Bearing |
Installations Instructions for the Force One Prop Hub |
| Force One Prop Hub TYPE 1 Price . . . $229.95 each |
Force One Prop Hub TYPE 4 Price . . . $229.95 each |
| Force One Main Bearing TYPE 1 Price . . . $84.95 each |
Force One Main Bearing TYPE 4 Price . . . $94.95 each |
| Force One Seal Kit Price . . . $15.95 each |
Force One Seal Kit Price . . . $15.95 each |
| Taper Crankshaft for Force One Prop Hub - TYPE 1 Price . . . $75.00 |
Taper Crankshaft for Force One Prop Hub - TYPE 4 Price . . . $195.00 For the Type 4 VW, this includes tapered spacer, taper, new key way, deep drill taping nose for 1/2"thread, bolt and washer. |
| Machine Case for Force One Prop Hub - TYPE 1 Price . . . $65.00 |
Machine Case for Force One Prop Hub - TYPE 4 Price . . . $79.00 |
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