582 Gearbox Specs

[EstesPark]

Just wondering if anyone has ideas about what is normal for propeller shaft play or if there are specs somewhere. I have a 582 which was rebuilt about 5 hours ago from a place in Florida albeit 6 years ago. It also has a GSC prop. I've searched the posts and can only find discussion on the play in and out and that it may translate into a perceived slop in another direction. Is there a common method of checking the propeller shaft. Or can someone tell me how much movement at the tip of their prop they get? When I changed the oil there was nothing suspicious on the magnetic plug. Thanks for any input.

[Av8r3400]

I would highly recommend talking with Brett at LEAF, click the sponsor link on the left, he is their tech rep. His extension is 154.

[bbryan]

I know what you mean about the slop in the gearbox. Mine has the same and at the tip its probably 3/8 play. Oh , did I mention mine is brand new from a 1991 kit I'm just now finishing. I haven't found out much either but from hearing from other folks its normal. Seems kinda lose to me and bugs me. Mines a B box.

[EstesPark]

Good news....with the help of another person at the airport, determined that the play was between the hub and the prop.... Hadn't gotten to torqueing everything on the prop and I probably jumped the gun a little on fearing something amiss with the gearbox. One thing which contributed to the issue was bringing the plane from a humid state to Colorado at which point the wooden prop lost some moisture.

Thanks for the suggestions and the contact recommendations.