spun prop - FAQ

[roscoe]

I was just looking over the FAQ forum, trying to think of topics we will need for the busy spring and summer months ahead.<br /><br />I noticed that we don't have one that covers <br />"engine revs / no accelleration, spun prop" issues.<br /><br />WHo wants to write on that covers the symptoms and different ways to test for a spun hub?<br /><br />Or should we have a little contest here and let JB or a mod pick the one they want to place in the FAQ?<br /><br />Are there any other topics we should be adding?

 

[Link]

Re: spun prop - FAQ

roscoe<br />You might have a spun hub/prop if:<br />Your taking off from the dock at 6000 rpm and your boat is only doing 6 MPH <br /><br />You might have a spun hub/prop if:<br />Your on plane and you hear a bang and the steering wheel jerks and your rpms max out as you start to slow down quickly<br /><br />You might have a spun hub/prop if:<br /><br /> would be a good subject a contest might be fun

 

[JB]

Re: spun prop - FAQ

Excellent suggestion, Roscoe! It is certainly a frequently asked question.<br /><br />Here's what I suggest (This is how the "Outboard Wont Start" article came about):<br /><br />Write the article and post it as "FAQ: High RPM, No speed" in the General Outboard Forum. <br /><br />Ask for suggestions and additions. Edit the post to include suggested improvements.<br /><br />When you are satisfied that it is thorough and accurate, let me know and I will move it to the FAQ section, with credit to the author.<br /><br />The same procedure can be used for any FAQ, and we appreciate the contribution.

 

[SeaMasterZ@aol.com]

Re: spun prop - FAQ

I remember spending a lot of time and money getting the 59 Johnson to an impeccable state of tune, breathe on the thing and it would start<br /><br />idled like glass, no shake, none, everying to absolute perfection<br /><br />out big timber creek, into the shipping lanes of the delaware river, right near the navy yards<br /><br />vvvrrrrRRRRROOOOOOOOMMMMMMMMMMMM!!!<br /><br />howlin like hounds from helll, aint going nowhere<br /><br />WTF?????<br /><br />3 things learned<br /><br />1 Panamanian frieghters do not care if you are broke down, they dont slow down and they have a huge wake (and an 18 foot outboard boat will move at near planing speeds with only paddles, if the desire to do so is strong enough!<br /><br />2 philly boaters SUCK, a jersey big block jet boat drug us back<br /><br />3 Never leave the dock without a spare prop!<br /><br />VERY frustrating to have that motor idling over like it was the summer of 59 and the ol johnny was brand new, and couldnt go anywhere!