Coupler or Hub ?
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what did I read about turning the props by hand ? If I can tell a noticable difference ? With drives up and in gear it will turn at Idle ....but if you lower the drive and put load on it doesnt spin ...
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Originally Posted by mopower
Well at least you got the overheating problem fixed , right?
Could also have taken out the splines in the coupler![Frown](/forums/images/smilies/frown.gif)
Could also have taken out the splines in the coupler
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Run the engine with drive down and in gear and take a look at the drive shaft.
If it rotates, it's not the coupler. If it not rotates ...
If it rotates, it's not the coupler. If it not rotates ...
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Bingo ...merc Flo Torque Drive Hub ....41.00 ..Damn I'm Glad That Motor doesnt have to come out .......
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OK .. found out I have the press in type hub ....So question now is ...do I invest in another set of props as spares ...or get newer props with quick change hubs ...or ..I read where cpl of 311's are running Hydromotive's QIV ...(Russ) ...