Hydromotive props
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Do I need a different Thrust washer from a Bravo 1 prop to a Hydro prop?
I have a Bravo 1 LWP drive. Standard shaft--1999 model
I did get the spline coupler, but I started to think I need to change the thrust washer also?
I need to know for testing on Sunday
I have a Bravo 1 LWP drive. Standard shaft--1999 model
I did get the spline coupler, but I started to think I need to change the thrust washer also?
I need to know for testing on Sunday
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When I tried a hydromotive over my normal Bravo One prop I did need a different thrust washer otherwise I had about a 1/4" in & out play without the correct washer.
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thanks
that is what I thought on the way home last night![Frown](/forums/images/smilies/frown.gif)
Now I guess I need to go about finding a pair
that is what I thought on the way home last night
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Now I guess I need to go about finding a pair
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The same thrust washer is used. The difference is in the castle nut. The Hydro's take the old style castle nut. It's only about 1" long compared to the 3 or 4" found in the flo-torque hubs.
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Well, did not need a new thrust washer ![Smilie](/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
Used the same along with teh new adapter![Smilie](/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
Am pleasantly impressed with the new props
7-9mph gain at 3,000
4-6 at top end![Smilie](/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
This is with 90 degree 70% humidity and not very long running distances.
What impressed me the most, was the trottle range I now have![Smilie](/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
Prior I would be out of speed at half throttle and at teh rev limits![Frown](/forums/images/smilies/frown.gif)
Now I am still climbing and away from the rev by about 200
![Smilie](/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
Used the same along with teh new adapter
![Smilie](/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
Am pleasantly impressed with the new props
7-9mph gain at 3,000
4-6 at top end
![Smilie](/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
This is with 90 degree 70% humidity and not very long running distances.
What impressed me the most, was the trottle range I now have
![Smilie](/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
Prior I would be out of speed at half throttle and at teh rev limits
![Frown](/forums/images/smilies/frown.gif)
Now I am still climbing and away from the rev by about 200
![Smilie](/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
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