changing my prop

a1salesman

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I bought a new stainless steel prop for my<br />1995 90 hp Merc. This week-end I raised the engine and took a pretty good strain on the<br />retaining nut but couldn't get it to break<br />free. Does it take a lot of pressure to break<br />it loose? Can I do this in the water (that's<br />where I tried) or do I need to get it on dry land?<br />Thanks,<br />a1salesman
 

quantumleap

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Re: changing my prop

Did you bend up the tabs on the retaining washer first?
 

Bob La Londe

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Re: changing my prop

Is the nut setting into a washer that has tabs folded down between knobs on the back of the prop? If so you need to bend the tabs back up first. I use a hook tool to pull the tabs up. The nut that holds the prop in place just has to be snug. I never have to fight to get mine off. <br /><br />I'm not sure if your 90 is diffent, but my 1982 150 and my 1994 200 both have the prop secured the same way. <br /><br />You should be able to hold the prop and loosen the nut with a long wrench or breaker bar. If not just use a block of wood between the blades to wedge it in place against the lower unit. Of course you have to bend up the tabs of the lock washer first. I usually replace the nut and washer when changing a prop, unless I am out on the water trying three or four different props. then I'll use a new washer and nut after I pick the best prop for the boat and motor.
 

a1salesman

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Re: changing my prop

Originally posted by a1salesman:<br /> I bought a new stainless steel prop for my<br />1995 90 hp Merc. This week-end I raised the engine and took a pretty good strain on the<br />retaining nut but couldn't get it to break<br />free. Does it take a lot of pressure to break<br />it loose? Can I do this in the water (that's<br />where I tried) or do I need to get it on dry land?<br />Thanks,<br />a1salesman
Thanks guys!!
 
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