1960 Mercury Kiekhaefer 400

[beavis331]

Hello Guys
I am in need of a three blade prop for a 1960 Kiekhaefer 400. I dropped mine in the lake and all I can seem to find are two bladed ones. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks
Tom

 

[diaric]

Re: 1960 Mercury Kiekhaefer 400

its an 11 tooth spline? if so the only ones i've found are michagan wheel has some but never seem to be in stock on this site. propco has them, i bought one but it hasn't performed well compared to the origial. these are all through hub exhaust.you can check out ebay but seems to be a rare item

 

[diaric]

Re: 1960 Mercury Kiekhaefer 400

looks like yours is oem 48-22575a2 ,michagan wheel 032077 30-50 hp 1955-61 its a 10 pitch and the only one i've seen, the 1962-69 are through hub exhaust and incorrect, most of the oem props were only 2 blade

 

[beavis331]

Re: 1960 Mercury Kiekhaefer 400

Thanks diaric

 

[Chinewalker]

Re: 1960 Mercury Kiekhaefer 400

Actually, you can use a through-hub exhaust prop on your motor. Get one for a 1960s Merc 35 or 50 hp. Not a perfect solution, but they work... Might have to play around with a spacer or thrust washer to make it fit properly, but I have done it in a pinch... It'll get you back on the water until the correct prop comes along...
- Scott