prop removal disaster

[locknut550]

ive got a 1979 mercury 7.5 hp , i needed to change out the prop seal i used a gear puller to take the prop off, however the aluminun prop came off but the rubber inside the hub stayed put on the splined shaft. now there is no way to get it back on. as i started pulling i knew something wasnt right but curiosity got the best off me, ijust didnt realize how tight and pressed on that rubber hub was.can someone tell me what my options are?also by trying to put the prop back on i ended up destroying the rubber part of the hub.and its still stuck on the shaft i guess ill have to cut it off. can a new rubber hub be pressed back into that prop?if that can be done how much does it cost?

 

[DHPMARINE]

Re: prop removal disaster

locknut550 Keep cutting away,clean the splines,install the new prop! !<br /><br />OHYes...put some grease on those splines once a year.The last owner didn't<br />DHP

 

[locknut550]

Re: prop removal disaster

are you saying the the aluminum body of the prop cant be reused its still in good shape(the hub is all i messed up )

 

[Mettaree]

Re: prop removal disaster

Yes, the prop body is OK to reuse. Go to a prop shop and he can put in a new hub.<br /><br />