Here's my problem. I changed my prop a couple weeks ago with no problems - went from an oj 14 x 18 to an OJ 14.25 x 14. When pulling the 14 x 18 the acme prop puller that I used fit through the blades of the prop fine and straight on to the end of the shaft, and the prop popped off with very little pressure. I am trying to go back to the old prop for this coming weekend in order to save the new prop from getting dinged up due to the shall water of the lake we are going to. With the new 14.25 x 14, the prop puller doesn't fit straight onto the end of the shaft due to the size and pitch of the blades. It does go on enough to tighten it down, but it is a little slanted. I applied a significant amount of pressure to the puller, but the prop won't pop loose. I also took a hammer to the back of the prop puller, but it still didn't pop off. I would appreciate any suggestions anyone has.
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