Clint...thanks for the info. I need to get my redone this fall as well. That is a great price for repair on an inboard prop. I know my dad just had his redone on his I/O and I think it cost him $75...so that seems pretty good for a brass prop.
Clint...thanks for the info. I need to get my redone this fall as well. That is a great price for repair on an inboard prop. I know my dad just had his redone on his I/O and I think it cost him $75...so that seems pretty good for a brass prop.
1984 Supra Rider
Strut bearings - I'm not sure the proper way to check them - but once a month or so I try to wiggle the prop shaft while the boat is on the trailer, then I turn the shaft and try to wiggle it again. I don't know if the bearings are within tolerance, but I can be sure that things aren't getting any worse. Will have them replaced this winter when the boat is having stringers replaced.
Hey clint
I am going to send my prop out this winter to the place you mentioned to get it redone. Do you need a prop puller to get it off the shaft? Figured I should pick one up off of skidim but wanted to see if you need it.
thanks
Lets go Mountaineers!!!! - I am a little worried about our football season coming up.
1984 Supra Rider
WVU is gonna have their work cut out for them this year for sure.
You will need some kind of puller to remove the prop. I used a good qulity gear puller that I had in my toolbox.
as a rule of thumb the strut bearings should be replaced every 300 hours under normal operating conditions. in silty or sandy water more often. they are only $60.00-$65.00. small price for no vibrations and way cheaper than replacing a shaft or prop. jus my .02 hope it helps.
Last edited by bones77; 08-20-2009 at 04:36 PM.
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thanks for the $.02. To install the new strut bearings I am assuming you have to remove the drive shaft. Once it is out how do you remove the old strut bearings? Use a hammer to knock them out? Looking to do mine this fall.
Last edited by chautauquasun; 08-20-2009 at 04:42 PM.
1984 Supra Rider
i checked out my boat since everything is messed up. i have no shaft in it and its on the trailer. there are 2 small allen screws in my strut that held the bearings in. i took em out and the bearings came out easily. i stuck my finger in and pulled and came right out. also looked at the proper pitch site and they have them and anything shaft related aswell. skidim.com also had them too.
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Great....thanks for the info. I was think I was going to need a puller for those too. another project for this fall. I keep telling my son...we are about a year away from the boat being where it should be. Have had a lot of fun working on it to date and cant wait for next years season with all the repairs completed.
thanks for the help!
1984 Supra Rider
Never knew the strut had bearings! How do you pull them with the shaft still on???????
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