Bent prop shaft

[JMT]

While winterizing motor, I spun prop and noticed shaft is slightly bent.Not rubbing or making any kind of noise.Probably been like this since august.Hit a rock in Canada.Have run boat several times since,just noticed the other day.Am i going to do major damage if I don't fix it right away.Johnson 70hp.Can i possibly have shft straightened.Thanks.

 

[Benny1963]

Re: Bent prop shaft

they claim they can be stratened the one on my old lower was slightly bent
didnt rub and didnt leak ran it for two summers before buying used lower
sold it running and its still on his boat . but may cause vibration causing lower damage and possibly bearing damage at power head from bad harmonics .thats what i picked up from research on here.
bennyb

 

[F_R]

Re: Bent prop shaft

You say you spun the prop and noticed the shaft is bent. Are you sure the run-out (wobble) is the shaft and not the prop? Just wondering.

 

[Joe Reeves]

Re: Bent prop shaft

Any reliable propeller repair shop or machine shop could straighten that shaft.

When time permits, visit my store (copy/paste) at: stores.ebay.com/Evinrude-Johnson-Outboard-Parts-etc?refid=store