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Old 07-08-2011, 10:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Gerald View Post
If you have a big vise, you can change yourself...... at least I could change the bushing on a 20 hp Merc. prop.

But like Ryan said.....you have to keep it lined up straight.

Ryan...... are most of the larger outboards designed so that owner can keep a spare bushing and it is easily changed. I know my neighbors outboard is disigned that way.
Mercury's v6 props use a plastic insert,does not hold up as good but does less damage to your lower unit when you hit something. You can change them with nothing more than a punch and hammer. Powertech is also using mercury's plastic hub. I much rather a rubber hub,but the plastic ones are convenient.
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