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Re: Replace a propeller bush on a 1998 15 hp outboard
If its a through prop exhaust then need to use a press to get it out and back in ! most marine workshops or outboard breakers will have a supply of sec hand props and pos exchange yours against a new one !
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if you are happy with current propeller then take prop off lower unit and look on the backside of the prop..it should show size and pitch close to center
In the propeller is a rubber hub.It's between the driveshaft and the prop.Its job is to stop major damage if you hit something causing driveline damage.It will be starting to slip.Its called the rubber bush.It will need to be looked at.Take it to a prop shop because if you take it to a dealer,they will take it to a prop shop.More cost.Hope this helps
In the hub of the propeller is a rubber bush that stops damage to the shafts and g/box if something is struck with the prop.These bushes do give way and are repairable.See your local boat shop or look for a specialist propeller shop.Probably the latter as the boat shops sends the props to them anyway.Its called the propeller hub bush or just the prop bush.Just take the prop into them and all will be good.Hope this helps you
water prop? if your talking about the Propeller that rotates to propel the boat. only replace it if fins are missing. Aluminum and stainless steel propellers can be rebuilt. If your talking about the water pump impeller. the answer is yes. its rubber and should be replaced seasonly
Not really sure what is wrong.Do all the gears work?Does the motor rev properly.Did you change the height of the motor.If the motor etc. are all ok and the motor cavitated at high speed,you may have spun the bush in the propeller hub.The symtoms are,everything works ok but the boat can rev but will have very little forward propulsion.If this is it,the prop needs to come off and taken to be rebushed.The bush stops major damage to the g/box if the prop strikes something.Hope this helps
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