prop problem

[mallard matt]

So i went fishing in henderson last weekend and got some grass caught on my prop and somthing happened to my prop.The motor rev's real high but the prop dont spin like it should.The old man at the landing told me that the bushing on the prop is stripped.I was wondering if anyone has any experience with changing this and if its somthing that is simple.The old fella said the prop shop would fix it for 35 dollars but i know that will take a while for them to get to it.So is this somthing i could fix with just a some regular hand tools?Also were could i get the bushing i have a 50 hp mariner.I was wondering if i could get some advice to do it myself or should i just bite the bullet and wait for the prop shop.thanks

[Montauk17]

Originally Posted by mallard matt

So i went fishing in henderson last weekend and got some grass caught on my prop and somthing happened to my prop.The motor rev's real high but the prop dont spin like it should.The old man at the landing told me that the bushing on the prop is stripped.I was wondering if anyone has any experience with changing this and if its somthing that is simple.The old fella said the prop shop would fix it for 35 dollars but i know that will take a while for them to get to it.So is this somthing i could fix with just a some regular hand tools?Also were could i get the bushing i have a 50 hp mariner.I was wondering if i could get some advice to do it myself or should i just bite the bullet and wait for the prop shop.thanks

I used to work at the prop shop,it will cost right at 40 bucks to change with tax. You can't do it without a press and the cones to guide the hub in straight. As long as you don't go between 11-12 he can do it in about 5 mins. Good people over there tell them Ryan sent you.

[chugbug2000]

I spun the hub on my prop once,they took care of it at the prop shop while i waited

[Gerald]

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.

[Montauk17]

Originally Posted by Gerald

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.