no power to prop

[BuckhornLakeBass]

:'( I was going across the lake with my 79 merc 20hp and suddenly it revved real high while in gear so I shut it off and checked my prop, I thought I hit a thick patch of weed, cuz this is what usually what does that, but there was none, so I started it back up and now I can only go trolling speed before if revs out and won't move. what happened and what is it going to cost me?

 

[erniex]

Re: no power to prop

Spun prop? May have hit something and prop has released from the center rubber bushing. Mark the prop and the rubber center bushing, take it for a spin and check and see if the marks stil line up.

EE

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: no power to prop

total agreement prop can be rebuilt by a prop shop, $50 -75 usually.

also total agreement GO GATORS!!

 

[BuckhornLakeBass]

Re: no power to prop

so the prop needs work?
I don't think the gears are damaged, they sound smooth and the prop turn manually the one way with a ratcheting action.

 

[BuckhornLakeBass]

Re: no power to prop

thanx guys, I have a new prop being sent to a marina from merc in toronto for $130 canadian, it should be here tomorrow.

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: no power to prop

have your old one repaired for a spare.

 

[BuckhornLakeBass]

Re: no power to prop

it's really rough or i would, it started to damage the shaft seal, that coulda been worse!:^

 

[james33]

Re: no power to prop

Im on Buckhorn Lake too!!!
try Zims Marina or the marina by the lock....
theyve helped me before